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Fire Science in Colorado

Fire Science Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 301 students earned their Fire Science degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Fire Science is the 181st most popular major in the state out of a total 618 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Fire Science Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 235
Associate Degree 66

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Fire Science Grads in Colorado

There are 7,070 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 Colorado

Fire Science grads earn an average of $61,160 in the state and $53,240 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Colorado that offer fire science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,307.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,029 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,981 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending Aims Community College will pay a net price of $10,017. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,293 Total Students

A typical student attending NJC will pay a net price of $12,350. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
5,315 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. 24% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,835 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,107.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,551 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Fire Science Careers in CO

Some of the careers fire science majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Fire Inspectors 17% $73,250
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 17% $39,520
Firefighters 13% $59,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Fire Services Administration 34
Forest Firefighting & Investigation 14

View all majors related to Fire Science

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