Fire Science at Tidewater Community College
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Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 fire science degrees were granted at Tidewater Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Tidewater Community College
Online coursework is an option at Tidewater Community College. Among 16,884 students, 5,403 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,599 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Tidewater Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at Tidewater Community College are 12% women (4) and 88% men (28).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Tidewater Community College
Of the 14 associate’s fire science graduates at Tidewater Community College, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Tidewater Community 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 Tidewater Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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