Associate Degrees in Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation
Education Levels of Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 52 people earned their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. This makes it the 508th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 88 |
| Associate Degree | 52 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for wildland/forest firefighting and investigation majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. About 76.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildland/forest firefighting and investigation associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer an associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for wildland/forest firefighting and investigation students seekingan associate degree is Green River College. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation from GRC. Of these students, 29% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado Mesa University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation from Colorado Mesa.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for wildland/forest firefighting and investigation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fox Valley Technical College. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation from FVTC.
Pikes Peak Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation from PPCC.
Rio Hondo College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. Roughly 15,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation from RHCCD. About 40% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bakersfield College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation from Bakersfield College.
Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation from ENMU - Ruidoso Campus.
Antelope Valley College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation from Antelope Valley College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wildland/forest firefighting and investigation that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 2,000 |
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 1,681 |
| Fire Services Administration | 131 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 59 |
| Fire Investigation & Prevention | 8 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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