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Fire Protection Schools in New York

81 students earned Fire Protection degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A Fire Protection major is the 224th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 55
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.2%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in New York

33,550 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 New York

Fire Protection grads earn an average of $73,710 in the state and $64,140 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in New York that offer fire protection degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,766 Total Students

A typical student attending John Jay will pay a net price of $2,699. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,607 after earning their degree at this institution.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,161 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 44% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,704 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,942. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,545 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,989 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,864 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,219 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,570 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $35,844 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,034 Total Students

In their early career, DCC grads earn an average salary of $34,257. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,836.

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SUNY Broome

Binghamton
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,386 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,043.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,364 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, Erie Community College grads earn an average salary of $32,380.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,862 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 35% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SUNY Orange grads earn an average salary of $34,036.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,735 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,934. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,664 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,015 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending SUNY Schenectady will pay a net price of $5,059. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,658 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,280 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,767.

Fire Protection Careers in NY

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Fire Inspectors 11% $63,600
Managers 10% $109,910
Fire Fighting Supervisors 9% $107,050
Firefighters 9% $81,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Criminal Justice & Corrections 8,093
1,043
Homeland Security 774
Other Homeland Security 1

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