Fire Science at Southwestern Illinois College
If you plan to study Fire Science, take a look at what Southwestern Illinois College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Illinois College sits in Belleville, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 64 fire science graduations were recorded at Southwestern Illinois College.
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Studying Online at Southwestern Illinois College
Distance learning is available at Southwestern Illinois College. Among 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Southwestern Illinois College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at Southwestern Illinois College are 16% women (10) and 84% men (54).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Southwestern Illinois College
Of the 2 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Southwestern Illinois College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Students who finish Fire Science program at Southwestern Illinois College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.