Fire Protection at Portland Community College
If you plan to study Fire Protection, take a look at what Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 fire protection graduations were recorded at Portland Community College.
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Studying Online at Portland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Portland Community College. Among 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Portland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Portland Community College’s Fire Protection program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #41 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 52 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #149 of 204 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #167 of 206 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Portland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Protection graduates at Portland Community College are 19% women (3) and 81% men (13).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 1 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Portland Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 Portland Community College
This Fire Protection program at Portland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Students who finish Fire Protection program at Portland Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Fire Protection graduates, 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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