Fire Science at Purdue University Global
If you are interested in studying Fire Science, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Global. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University Global is in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 29 fire science degrees were granted at Purdue University Global.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Global
Distance learning is available at Purdue University Global. Among 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fire Science graduates at Purdue University Global, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at Purdue University Global are 14% women (4) and 86% men (25).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Purdue University Global
Of the 29 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 14% were women (4) and 86% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 10% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, lower 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
Graduates of the Fire Science program at Purdue University Global work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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