Fire Science at Virginia Peninsula Community College
If you plan to study Fire Science, consider the program at Virginia Peninsula Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Peninsula Community College is located in Hampton, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 fire science degrees were granted at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
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Studying Online at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Peninsula Community College. Among 6,410 students, 1,903 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,769 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Virginia Peninsula Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at Virginia Peninsula Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Virginia Peninsula Community College
Among the 1 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Virginia Peninsula Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Science program at Virginia Peninsula Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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