Fire Science at Volunteer State Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Science, you may want to check out the program at Volunteer State Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Volunteer State Community College is in Gallatin, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 72 fire science degrees were granted at Volunteer State Community College.
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Online Class Availability 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
Take a look at the composition of Fire Science graduates at Volunteer State Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Science graduates at Volunteer State Community College are 11% women (8) and 89% men (64).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Volunteer State Community College
Among the 36 associate’s fire science graduates 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 Science 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 Science associate’s degree recipients at Volunteer State Community College, below the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Those who complete Fire Science program at Volunteer State Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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