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Fire Protection Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,932 students earned their Fire Protection degrees in FL.

In this state, Fire Protection is the 115th most popular major out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,636
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,636
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,636
Associate Degree 182
Bachelor’s Degree 50
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a fire protection major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of fire protection majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.2%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in Florida

There are 51,060 people in the state and 864,990 people in the nation working in fire protection jobs.

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Wages for Fire Protection Jobs in Florida

In this state, fire protection grads earn an average of $63,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,140.

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

#1

Valencia College

Orlando
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
45,949 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 30% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,354.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 7%. This public school has an average net price of $5,577.

#3

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,668.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,135. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,236 Total Students

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,084. The student loan default rate is 9.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,129. In their early career, FSCJ grads earn an average salary of $31,497. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,141 Total Students

In their early career, FSW grads earn an average salary of $33,407. 24% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,427. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,158 after earning their degree at this institution.

Fire Protection Careers in FL

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Managers 17% $90,740
Firefighters 14% $50,620
Fire Fighting Supervisors 13% $79,680
Fire Inspectors 13% $60,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Criminal Justice & Corrections 4,869
512
Homeland Security 417
Other Homeland Security 406

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