Fire Protection at Volunteer State Community College
If you plan to study Fire Protection, consider the program at Volunteer State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Volunteer State Community College is in Gallatin, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 72 fire protection degrees were awarded at Volunteer State Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Volunteer State Community College
Many students take online classes at Volunteer State Community College. Among 6,963 students, 2,322 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,114 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Volunteer State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Protection graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 11% women (8) and 89% men (64).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Among the 36 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Volunteer State Community College, 11% were women (4) and 89% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College, below the national average of 31%.*
*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 Volunteer State Community College
This Fire Protection program at Volunteer State Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 72 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Those who complete Fire Protection program at Volunteer State Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
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