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Fire Science in Texas

Fire Science Schools in Texas

707 students earned Fire Science degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Fire Science is the 268th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Fire Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 380
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 197
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 197
Associate Degree 130

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.6%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Fire Science Grads in Texas

There are 35,100 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 Texas

A typical salary for a fire science grad in the state is $63,470, compared to a typical salary of $53,240 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer fire science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,598. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,034 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,725. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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#3

Blinn College

Brenham
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,703. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 35 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#5

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending DMC will pay a net price of $5,859.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,600 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,440. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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#6

Midland College

Midland
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,737 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,737. 75% of students get financical aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48,329 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,890. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Kilgore College

Kilgore
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,100 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
28,233 Total Students

A typical student attending South Texas College will pay a net price of $1,522. 56% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Fire Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers fire science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 60% $58,140
Fire Inspectors 17% $67,950
Firefighters 17% $51,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Fire Prevention & Safety 82
Fire Services Administration 8

View all majors related to Fire Science

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