Fire Protection at Pikes Peak State College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Protection, take a look at what Pikes Peak State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pikes Peak State College is in Colorado Springs, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 fire protection degrees were awarded at Pikes Peak State College.
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Online Class Availability at Pikes Peak State College
Many students take online classes at Pikes Peak State College. Among 12,556 students, 3,526 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,237 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Pikes Peak State College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Protection graduates at Pikes Peak State College are 15% women (3) and 85% men (17).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Of the 16 associate’s fire protection graduates at Pikes Peak State College, 19% were women (3) and 81% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fire Protection Concentrations at Pikes Peak State College
The Fire Protection program at Pikes Peak State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 17 |
| Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Those who complete Fire Protection program at Pikes Peak State College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Fire Protection majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $63,677 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $60,919 |
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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