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Fire Protection Schools in Michigan

In 2020-2021, 156 students earned their Fire Protection degrees in MI.

As a degree choice, Fire Protection is the 180th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 103
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 103
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 103
Associate Degree 33
Bachelor’s Degree 17
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 82.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in Michigan

14,380 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 Michigan

In this state, fire protection grads earn an average of $59,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,140.

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There are 8 colleges in Michigan that offer fire protection degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,909 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,668. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,736 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. Graduates earn an average $31,631 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $9,982.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,306 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,212. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,116 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,795 a year. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,656 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,525. Graduates earn an average $29,795 after graduation.

#6

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,511 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,665.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,212. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%.

#7

Delta College

University Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,268.

Fire Protection Careers in MI

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Managers 7% $95,390
Firefighters 7% $45,210
Fire Fighting Supervisors 6% $68,990
Fire Inspectors 4% $62,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Criminal Justice & Corrections 2,094
54
Homeland Security 44
Other Homeland Security 35

View all majors related to Fire Protection

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