Fire Science at Oakton College
If you are interested in studying Fire Science, you may want to check out the program at Oakton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Oakton College is located in Des Plaines, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 fire science graduations were recorded at Oakton College.
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Online Class Availability at Oakton College
Online coursework is an option at Oakton College. Among 8,329 students, 1,944 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,053 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fire Science graduates at Oakton College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at Oakton College are 20% women (1) and 80% men (4).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Oakton College
Among the 2 associate’s fire science graduates at Oakton College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Oakton College, higher than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Students who finish Fire Science program at Oakton College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Fire Science majors, 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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