Bachelor’s Degrees in Fire Science
Education Levels of Fire Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 238 people earned their bachelor's degree in fire science. This earns it the #485 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 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in fire science. About 81.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 193 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fire science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Most Popular Fire Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 18 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in fire science. Learn more about the most popular 18 below:
Anna Maria College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fire science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 science from Anna Maria. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Utah Valley University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire science. 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, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in fire science from UVU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
University of Florida-Online comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fire science. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in fire science from UF Online. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fire science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is New Jersey City University. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. 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 science from NJCU. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
Lake Superior State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fire science. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in fire science from Lake Superior State University. Of these students, 33% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia Southern University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fire science. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fire science. Each year, around 15,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in fire science from John Jay. Of these students, 17% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Idaho State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fire science. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in fire science from ISU.
The 10th most popular school in the country for fire science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia College. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,587 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in fire science from Columbia College South Carolina.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fire science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fire Services Administration | 1,148 |
| Fire Investigation & Prevention | 43 |
| Other Fire Protection | 28 |
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 21 |
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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