Bachelor’s Degrees in Fire Protection
Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,502 people earned their bachelor's degree in fire protection. This earns it the #147 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in fire protection is $67,102. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $53,346 to a high of $83,724.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in fire protection is $5,376. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $5,376 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $5,376.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $64.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in fire protection. About 87.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,321 |
| Women | 181 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fire protection bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
| White | 1,097 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 196 |
Most Popular Fire Protection Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in fire protection. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for fire protection students seekinga bachelor's degree is Columbia Southern University. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. 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, 527 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 5% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fire protection at Columbia Southern University make a median salary of 67,102.
Anna Maria College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fire protection. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,203 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from Anna Maria. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Anna Maria College fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Utah Valley University. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from UVU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fire protection at Utah Valley University make a median salary of 67,102.
The 5th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Waldorf University. Each year, around 3,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 70 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from Waldorf. About 2% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Waldorf University fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
University of Florida-Online is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire protection. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from UF Online. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fire protection at University of Florida-Online make a median salary of 67,102.
Eastern Kentucky University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire protection. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from Eastern. About 16% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Eastern Kentucky University fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire protection. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. 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, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from SIUC. Of these students, 8% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,102.
The 8th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Fayetteville State University. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from Fayetteville State University. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women. Fayetteville State University fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
The 10th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern Oregon University. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from EOU. About 19% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that EOU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,102.
The 11th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. 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, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from American Military University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fire protection at American Public University System make a median salary of 67,102.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire protection. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from Cal State LA. About 5% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Los Angeles fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
New Jersey City University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fire protection. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,785 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from NJCU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. New Jersey City University fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
The 13th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from Liberty University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $67,102.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fire protection. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from John Jay. About 36% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. John Jay College of Criminal Justice fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
University of New Haven is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire protection. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from University of New Haven. About 17% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fire protection at University of New Haven make a median salary of 67,102.
Bowling Green State University - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire protection. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from BGSU. Bowling Green State University - Main Campus fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire protection. Roughly 19,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,868 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,209 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from MSU Denver. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fire protection at Metropolitan State University of Denver make a median salary of 67,102.
Salem State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire protection. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from Salem State. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fire protection at Salem State University make a median salary of 67,102.
Western Illinois University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fire protection. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in fire protection from WIU. Western Illinois University fire protection graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $67,102.
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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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