Associate Degrees in Fire Science
Education Levels of Fire Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,000 people earned their associate degree in fire science. This makes it the 66th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fire science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 5,576 |
| Associate Degree | 2,000 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 569 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 238 |
| Master’s Degree | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
Earnings of Fire Science Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for fire science majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for fire science students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in fire science. About 88.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,765 |
| Women | 235 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fire science associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 |
| White | 1,464 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 213 |
Most Popular Fire Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 215 colleges that offer an associate degree in fire science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia Southern University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fire science majors who are seeking their associate degree. 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, 486 people received their associate degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
Utah Valley University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fire science. 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, 109 people received their associate degree in fire science from UVU. Of these students, 22% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire science. 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, 54 people received their associate degree in fire science from American Military University. Of these students, 10% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Honolulu Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire science. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in fire science from Honolulu CC. Of these students, 16% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lone Star College System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fire science. Each year, around 70,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in fire science from North Harris Montgomery. About 6% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fire science. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in fire science from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 12% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hutchinson Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire science. Each year, around 4,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in fire science from Hutchinson Community College. Of these students, 21% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Volunteer State Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fire science. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in fire science from VSCC. Of these students, 10% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for fire science majors who are seeking their associate degree is William Rainey Harper College. Each year, around 12,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in fire science from Harper College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women.
Hawaii Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire science. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in fire science from Hawaii CC. Of these students, 11% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fire science. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in fire science from CNM. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire science. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in fire science from Cincinnati State.
Eastern Gateway Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire science. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in fire science from Eastern Gateway Community College. Of these students, 6% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Maine Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fire science. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in fire science from SMCC.
Chemeketa Community College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire science. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in fire science from Chemeketa Community College. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for fire science majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in fire science from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 31% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bates Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fire science. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in fire science from Bates Technical College. About 5% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pikes Peak Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fire science. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in fire science from PPCC. Of these students, 12% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for fire science majors who are seeking their associate degree is Madison Area Technical College. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,386 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in fire science from Madison College. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fire science that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 1,681 |
| Fire Services Administration | 131 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 59 |
| Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 52 |
| Fire Investigation & Prevention | 8 |
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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