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Fire Protection Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 76 students earned their Fire Protection degrees in MN.

A Fire Protection major is the 171st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 40
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 40
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 40
Associate Degree 35
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.8%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in Minnesota

16,940 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a fire protection grad in the state is $68,210, compared to a typical salary of $64,140 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Minnesota that offer fire protection degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,762 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. The 9.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#2

Century College

White Bear Lake
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,920 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,094 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,962 Total Students

A typical student attending Northland Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $11,586. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,494 Total Students

A typical student attending Riverland Community College will pay a net price of $9,149. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

Fire Protection Careers in MN

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Fire Inspectors 8% $70,060
Fire Fighting Supervisors 7% $74,560
Firefighters 7% $30,560
Managers 7% $118,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Criminal Justice & Corrections 1,525
Homeland Security 58
22
Other Homeland Security 3

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