Fire Protection at Utah Valley University
If you plan to study Fire Protection, consider the program at Utah Valley University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Utah Valley University is in Orem, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 255 fire protection degrees were granted at Utah Valley University.
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Studying Online at Utah Valley University
Many students take online classes at Utah Valley University. Among 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) studied exclusively online and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Utah Valley University
Rankings can help you compare Utah Valley University’s Fire Protection program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #119 of 204 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #119 of 204 |
Earnings for Fire Protection Graduates from Utah Valley University
Students who complete Utah Valley University’s Fire Protection program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,328 |
| 2 years | $51,237 |
| 3 years | $59,827 |
| 4 years | $78,114 |
| 5 years | $81,635 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Fire Protection graduates from Utah Valley University take home a median $78,114, compared with $53,268 for all Utah Valley University graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fire Protection graduates from Utah Valley University comes in at $15,203.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fire Protection graduates at Utah Valley University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Protection graduates at Utah Valley University are 18% women (47) and 82% men (208).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Utah Valley University
Among the 125 associate’s fire protection graduates at Utah Valley University, 14% were women (18) and 86% were men (107).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 104 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, lower than the national average of 31%.*
Fire Protection Bachelor’s Program at Utah Valley University
Among the 96 bachelor’s fire protection graduates at Utah Valley University, 27% were women (26) and 73% were men (70).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 80 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Fire Protection bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, below the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fire Protection Concentrations at Utah Valley University
The Fire Protection program at Utah Valley University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 255 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Protection program at Utah Valley University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Fire Protection graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $63,677 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $60,919 |
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.