Fire Science at Rock Valley College
If you plan to study Fire Science, take a look at what Rock Valley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rock Valley College sits in Rockford, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 fire science degrees were awarded at Rock Valley College.
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Studying Online at Rock Valley College
Distance learning is available at Rock Valley College. Of 5,978 students, 1,079 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,814 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fire Science graduates at Rock Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at Rock Valley College are 20% women (1) and 80% men (4).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Rock Valley College
Among the 5 associate’s fire science 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 Science 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 Science associate’s degree recipients at Rock Valley College, higher 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Students who finish Fire Science program at Rock Valley College 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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