Fire Protection at Rock Valley College
If you are interested in studying Fire Protection, take a look at what Rock Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rock Valley College is located in Rockford, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 fire protection degrees were awarded at Rock Valley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rock Valley College
Many students take online classes at Rock Valley College. Of 5,978 students, 1,079 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,814 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Rock Valley College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fire Protection graduates at Rock Valley College are 14% women (1) and 86% men (6).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Rock Valley College
Among the 5 associate’s fire protection graduates at Rock Valley College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Rock Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Rock Valley College, lower than the national average of 31%.*
*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 Rock Valley College
The Fire Protection program at Rock Valley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 2 |
| Fire Science | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Protection program at Rock Valley College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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