Fire Science at Waukesha County Technical College
If you plan to study Fire Science, take a look at what Waukesha County Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Waukesha County Technical College is located in Pewaukee, WI.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 fire science degrees were awarded at Waukesha County Technical College.
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Studying Online at Waukesha County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Waukesha County Technical College. Of 8,367 students, 503 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,326 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Waukesha County Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fire Science graduates at Waukesha County Technical College are 22% women (2) and 78% men (7).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Waukesha County Technical College
Among the 9 associate’s fire science graduates at Waukesha County Technical College, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Waukesha County Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Fire Science associate’s degree recipients at Waukesha County Technical College, above 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 Waukesha County Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Fire Science graduates, 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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