Fire Protection at South Texas College
If you plan to study Fire Protection, take a look at what South Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Texas College is in McAllen, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 44 fire protection degrees were granted at South Texas College.
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Online Class Availability at South Texas College
Distance learning is available at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at South Texas College
Use these rankings to compare South Texas College’s Fire Protection program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 31 |
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 21 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 204 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fire Protection graduates at South Texas College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Protection graduates at South Texas College are 9% women (4) and 91% men (40).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at South Texas College
Among the 14 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at South Texas College, 7% were women (1) and 93% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 79% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College, above 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 South Texas College
The Fire Protection program at South Texas College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 44 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Protection program at South Texas College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Fire Protection majors, 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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