Fire Science at Rio Hondo College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Science, consider the program at Rio Hondo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rio Hondo College is in Whittier, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 74 fire science degrees were awarded at Rio Hondo College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rio Hondo College
Many students take online classes at Rio Hondo College. Of 17,441 students, 4,556 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,300 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Science program at Rio Hondo College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Fire Science graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.