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Fire Protection in Florida

Fire Protection Schools in Florida

In 2022-2023, 1,972 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 Than 1 Year 1,714
Associate Degree 173
Bachelor’s Degree 43
Master’s Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

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: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.8%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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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

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,407 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,072. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 54 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#3

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

A typical student attending SPC will pay a net price of $1,665. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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#4

University of Florida

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

89% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,275.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,236 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,877.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,141 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,149. 98% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

22% of the teachers are full time. 84% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,197.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,838. 84% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

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Fire Protection Careers in FL

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Firefighters 14% $50,620
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

View all majors related to Fire Protection

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