Master’s Degrees in Fire Protection
Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 132 people earned their master's degree in fire protection. This makes it the 219th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fire protection at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 6,925 |
| Associate Degree | 3,939 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,502 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,008 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Fire Protection Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fire protection is $57,691. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $57,691 to a high of $57,691.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for fire protection majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in fire protection. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fire protection master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 82 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Fire Protection Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a master’s degree in fire protection. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fire protection. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in fire protection from SIUC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in fire protection at Southern Illinois University Carbondale make a median salary of 57,691.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fire protection. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in fire protection from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 22% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,691.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in fire protection from UF. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in fire protection at University of Florida make a median salary of 57,691.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in fire protection from OSU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in fire protection at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 57,691.
University of New Haven comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fire protection. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in fire protection from University of New Haven. Those who complete their master's degree in fire protection at University of New Haven make a median salary of 57,691.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fire protection that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6,830 |
| Homeland Security | 2,009 |
| 1,986 | |
| Other Homeland Security | 374 |
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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