Fire Protection at Western Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Protection, consider the program at Western Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Technical College sits in La Crosse, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 fire protection degrees were awarded at Western Technical College.
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Studying Online at Western Technical College
Distance learning is available at Western Technical College. Of 3,625 students, 962 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,251 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Western Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Technical College’s Fire Protection program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 206 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #168 of 204 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Western Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fire Protection graduates at Western Technical College are 9% women (1) and 91% men (10).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Western Technical College
Among the 11 associate’s fire protection degrees awarded at Western Technical College, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Western Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
*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 Western Technical College
This Fire Protection program at Western Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Protection program at Western Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Fire Protection majors, 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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