Fire Prevention & Safety Associate Degrees
There are 139 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.1% of Fire Prevention & Safety graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Fire Prevention & Safety Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,350 degrees were awarded toFire Prevention & Safety majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fire Prevention & Safety at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 403 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,568 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 40 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,315 |
Earnings of Fire Prevention & Safety Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety of $64,817 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,281 |
| 4 years | $64,817 |
| 5 years | $72,249 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Fire Prevention & Safety majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. About 88.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,385 |
| Women | 183 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fire Prevention & Safety graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 787 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 44 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 557 | 35.5% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 49 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fire Prevention & Safety Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 186 colleges that offer a associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety. Learn more about the most popular below:
Santa Ana College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 228 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Hondo College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College is a popular choice for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 135 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 124 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 96 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palomar College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 88 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 73 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College is a popular choice for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Long Beach City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. This school awarded 53 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moreno Valley College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Camino Community College District comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Canyons is a popular choice for Fire Prevention & Safety majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Rosa Junior College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Prevention & Safety. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Fire Prevention & Safety from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fire Prevention & Safety that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 9,863 |
| Fire Services Administration | 1,709 |
| Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 88 |
| Fire Protection, Other | 70 |
| Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention | 69 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.