Fire Science at Western Technical College
If you plan to study Fire Science, take a look at what Western Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Technical College is located in La Crosse, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 fire science degrees were awarded at Western Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Technical College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Fire Science graduates at Western Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Science graduates at Western Technical College are 9% women (1) and 91% men (10).
Fire Science Associate’s Program at Western Technical College
Among the 11 associate’s fire science 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 Science 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Science Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Science program at Western Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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