Fire Science at Utah Valley University
If you plan to study Fire Science, take a look at what Utah Valley University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Utah Valley University is in Orem, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 255 fire science graduations were recorded at Utah Valley University.
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Studying Online at Utah Valley University
Online coursework is an option at Utah Valley University. Among 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) studied exclusively online and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Utah Valley University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fire Science graduates at Utah Valley University are 18% women (47) and 82% men (208).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Utah Valley University
Among the 125 associate’s fire science degrees awarded at Utah Valley University, 14% were women (18) and 86% were men (107).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science 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 Science associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Fire Science Bachelor’s Program at Utah Valley University
Of the 96 bachelor’s fire science 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 Science 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 |
Minority students account for 14% of Fire Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, below the national average of 21%.*
*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
Those who complete Fire Science program at Utah Valley University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
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