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Fire Science at Rio Hondo College

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.

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

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