Fire Science Associate Degrees
There are 274 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Fire Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of Fire Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Fire Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,863 people earned theirFire Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fire Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 694 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,120 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 261 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,968 |
Earnings of Fire Science Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Fire Science of $64,817 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Fire Science students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 89.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,890 |
| Women | 230 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fire Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,566 | 73.9% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 91 | 4.3% |
| Race Unknown | 131 | 6.2% |
| International Students | 6 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fire Science Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 340 colleges that offer a associate degree in Fire Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia Southern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 613 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 284 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. This school awarded 218 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Red Rocks Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. This school awarded 166 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
First Coast Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. This school awarded 134 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. This school awarded 123 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marion Technical College is a popular choice for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 117 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clark State College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. This school awarded 103 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Madison Area Technical College is a popular choice for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a popular choice for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Daytona State College is a popular choice for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Gateway Community College is a popular choice for Fire Science majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Fire Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William T McFatter Technical College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Fire Science from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fire Science that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 3,350 |
| 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
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