Master’s Degrees in Fire Protection
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Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 147 people earned their master's degree in fire protection. This makes it the 219th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fire protection at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 7,034 |
| Associate Degree | 4,148 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,386 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,172 |
| Master’s Degree | 147 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Fire Protection Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fire protection is $49,079. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,079 to a high of $49,079.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in fire protection is $36,322. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,322 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $36,322.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in fire protection. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 98 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fire protection master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 101 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Fire Protection Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a master’s degree in fire protection. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fire protection. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in fire protection from SIUC. Of these students, 20% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fire protection. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in fire protection from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in fire protection from UF.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in fire protection from OSU.
University of New Haven comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fire protection. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in fire protection from University of New Haven.
Fire Protection Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 125 | |
| 10 | |
| 8 | |
| 4 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to fire protection that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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