Fire Science at Volunteer State Community College
VSCC is located in Gallatin, Tennessee and has a total student population of 8,832.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Fire Science section at the bottom of this page.
VSCC Fire Science Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Fire Science (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Fire Science
Online Classes Are Available at VSCC
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
VSCC does offer online education options in fire science for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Associate’s Degree
VSCC Fire Science Rankings
Fire Science Student Demographics at VSCC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire science majors at Volunteer State Community College.
VSCC Fire Science Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in fire science at VSCC are white. Around 68% fell into this category, which is typical for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Volunteer State Community College with a associate's in fire science.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 21 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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Careers That Fire Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in fire science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TN, the home state for Volunteer State Community College.
Occupation | Jobs in TN | Average Salary in TN |
---|---|---|
Firefighters | 5,710 | $40,280 |
Fire Fighting Supervisors | 2,180 | $56,430 |
Fire Inspectors | 310 | $62,660 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.