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Fire Protection Schools in Illinois

597 students earned Fire Protection degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Fire Protection major is the 94th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 294
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 294
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 294
Associate Degree 208
Bachelor’s Degree 62
Master’s Degree 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 82.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in Illinois

21,350 people in the state and 864,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to fire protection.

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Wages for Fire Protection Jobs in Illinois

In this state, fire protection grads earn an average of $64,760. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,140.

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

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,852 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,285.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,184.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,026 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $32,650 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,010 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

In their early career, WIU grads earn an average salary of $40,223. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,814 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,500 a year. A typical student attending MCC will pay a net price of $7,706.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,854 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,989.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,564 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,104. 54% of students get financical aid.

#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,762 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,428. Graduates earn an average $32,039 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it.

Fire Protection Careers in IL

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Fire Fighting Supervisors 4% $94,220
Firefighters 4% $52,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Criminal Justice & Corrections 2,483
Homeland Security 223
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Other Homeland Security 7

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