Associate Degrees in Fire Protection
Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,939 people earned their associate degree in fire protection. This earns it the #36 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fire protection at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 6,925 |
| Associate Degree | 3,939 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,502 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,008 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Fire Protection Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in fire protection is $56,004. 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 $43,824 to a high of $75,503.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in fire protection is $8,565. 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, $8,565 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $8,565.
The median monthly payment of a fire protection graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $102.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in fire protection. About 88.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,473 |
| Women | 466 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fire protection associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 71 |
| Black or African American | 116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 871 |
| White | 2,525 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 347 |
Most Popular Fire Protection Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 399 colleges that offer an associate degree in fire protection. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for fire protection students seekingan associate degree is Columbia Southern University. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 486 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Columbia Southern University. About 6% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in fire protection at Columbia Southern University make a median salary of 56,004.
Utah Valley University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their associate degree in fire protection from UVU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in fire protection at Utah Valley University make a median salary of 56,004.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rio Hondo College. Roughly 15,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in fire protection from RHCCD. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Rio Hondo College fire protection graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,004.
Palomar College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Roughly 21,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Palomar College. Of these students, 12% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Palomar College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,004.
Valencia College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Each year, around 45,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Valencia College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Data shows that Valencia College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,004.
Sierra College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Sierra College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in fire protection at Sierra College make a median salary of 56,004.
The 6th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Ana College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in fire protection from SAC. Data shows that SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,004.
The 8th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their associate degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in fire protection from American Military University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,004.
Mt. San Antonio College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Mt. SAC. About 7% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mt. San Antonio College fire protection graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,004.
The 10th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their associate degree is Honolulu Community College. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Honolulu CC. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Honolulu Community College fire protection graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,004.
The 11th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oxnard College. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Oxnard College. About 14% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in fire protection at Oxnard College make a median salary of 56,004.
Los Medanos College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Los Medanos. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that Los Medanos graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,004.
Moreno Valley College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Moreno Valley College. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in fire protection at Moreno Valley College make a median salary of 56,004.
The 14th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their associate degree is Allan Hancock College. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Allan Hancock College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Data shows that Allan Hancock College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,004.
The 16th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their associate degree is Waldorf University. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Waldorf. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 4% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in fire protection at Waldorf University make a median salary of 56,004.
Long Beach City College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Long Beach City College. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in fire protection at Long Beach City College make a median salary of 56,004.
Lone Star College System comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fire protection. Roughly 70,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in fire protection from North Harris Montgomery. Of these students, 6% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Lone Star College System fire protection graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,004.
The 19th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their associate degree is North Shore Community College. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in fire protection from North Shore Community College. About 10% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. North Shore Community College fire protection graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,004.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire protection. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in fire protection from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women. Data shows that Ivy Tech Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,004.
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Related Majors
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|---|---|
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| Homeland Security | 402 |
| Other Homeland Security | 98 |
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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