Fire Science at University of Florida
If you plan to study Fire Science, take a look at what University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Florida sits in Gainesville, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 65 fire science degrees were granted at University of Florida.
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Studying Online at University of Florida
Many students take online classes at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Fire Science graduates at University of Florida, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at University of Florida are 12% women (8) and 88% men (57).
Fire Science Master’s Program at University of Florida
Among the 16 master’s fire science graduates at University of Florida, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science master’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Fire Science master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, above the national average of 19%.*
*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 University of Florida work across a variety of fields. 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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