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Fire Science in California

Fire Science Schools in California

1,252 students earned Fire Science degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Fire Science major is the 602nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fire Science Majors in California

Fire Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,089
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 135
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 135
Associate Degree 28

Gender Distribution

In California, a fire science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of fire science majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Fire Science Grads in California

There are 36,830 people in the state and 402,150 people in the nation working in fire science jobs.

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Wages for Fire Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a fire science grad in the state is $82,000, compared to a typical salary of $53,240 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer fire science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,158 Total Students

28% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,795. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
731 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,300. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Lake Tahoe Community College

South Lake Tahoe
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,332 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,475. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time.

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#3

Yuba College

Marysville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,175 Total Students

A typical student attending Yuba College will pay a net price of $4,027. 44% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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Fire Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers fire science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Firefighters 5% $74,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to fire science.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Fire Prevention & Safety 1,086
Other Fire Protection 34
Fire Services Administration 33
Forest Firefighting & Investigation 5

View all majors related to Fire Science

View Nationwide Fire Science Report

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