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Fire Protection at Purdue University Global

Fire Protection at Purdue University Global

If you plan to study Fire Protection, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Global. Get started with the following essential facts.

Purdue University Global is located in West Lafayette, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 186 fire protection degrees were granted at Purdue University Global.

Studying Online at Purdue University Global

Distance learning is available at Purdue University Global. Of 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Fire Protection Graduates from Purdue University Global

Those who finish Purdue University Global’s Fire Protection program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fire Protection at Purdue University Global
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,168
2 years $63,950
3 years $61,536
4 years $70,877
5 years $70,312

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Fire Protection graduates from Purdue University Global earn a median of $70,877, compared with $57,862 for all Purdue University Global graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Fire Protection earnings compared with all majors at Purdue University Global

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Fire Protection graduates from Purdue University Global comes in at $25,440.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Protection graduates at Purdue University Global are 18% women (33) and 82% men (153).

Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Purdue University Global

Among the 29 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 14% were women (4) and 86% were men (25).

Purdue University Global gender breakdown of Fire Protection Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fire Protection majors at Purdue University Global

Minority students account for 10% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Fire Protection Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global

Of the 92 bachelor’s fire protection degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 11% were women (10) and 89% were men (82).

Purdue University Global gender breakdown of Fire Protection Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 79
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fire Protection majors at Purdue University Global

Minority students account for 12% of Fire Protection bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, below the national average of 14%.*

Fire Protection Master’s Program at Purdue University Global

Of the 65 master’s fire protection degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 29% were women (19) and 71% were men (46).

Purdue University Global gender breakdown of Fire Protection Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 36
Hispanic / Latino 13
Black / African American 13
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fire Protection majors at Purdue University Global

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Fire Protection master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, higher than the national average of 26%.*

*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 Purdue University Global

This Fire Protection program at Purdue University Global offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Fire Services Administration 157
Fire Science 29

Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates

Those who complete Fire Protection program at Purdue University Global pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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

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