Fire Science at South Texas College
If you are interested in studying Fire Science, take a look at what South Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Texas College is located in McAllen, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 44 fire science degrees were awarded at South Texas College.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Texas College
Online coursework is an option at South Texas College. Among 27,431 students, 6,291 (23%) studied exclusively online and 5,286 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fire Science graduates at South Texas College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fire Science graduates at South Texas College are 9% women (4) and 91% men (40).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at South Texas College
Of the 14 associate’s fire science 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 Science associate’s degree recipients at South Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at South Texas 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
Graduates of the Fire Science program at South Texas College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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
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