Fire Science at Northampton County Area Community College
If you plan to study Fire Science, you may want to check out the program at Northampton County Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northampton County Area Community College is in Bethlehem, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 fire science degrees were awarded at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northampton County Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fire Science graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fire Science graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Of the 3 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Northampton County Area Community College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, above the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Students who finish Fire Science program at Northampton County Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Fire Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $63,677 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $60,919 |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | $44,909 |
| Firefighters | $31,415 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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