Fire Science at Pikes Peak State College
If you plan to study Fire Science, take a look at what Pikes Peak State College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pikes Peak State College is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 fire science degrees were awarded at Pikes Peak State College.
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Studying Online at Pikes Peak State College
Online coursework is an option at Pikes Peak State College. Among 12,556 students, 3,526 (28%) studied exclusively online and 3,237 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Fire Science graduates at Pikes Peak State College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at Pikes Peak State College are 12% women (2) and 88% men (15).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Pikes Peak State College
Among the 13 associate’s fire science graduates at Pikes Peak State College, 15% were women (2) and 85% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Pikes Peak State 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Students who finish Fire Science program at Pikes Peak State College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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