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Fire Protection Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 419 students earned their Fire Protection degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Fire Protection is the 85th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 187
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 155
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 155
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 155
Bachelor’s Degree 68
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 9

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 87.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 28,960 people employed in jobs related to a fire protection degree, compared to 864,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Fire Protection Jobs in North Carolina

Fire Protection grads earn an average of $52,760 in the state and $64,140 nationwide.

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

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

In their early career, FTCC grads earn an average salary of $24,025. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. In their early career, Guilford Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,923. This public school has an average net price of $10,898.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,269 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Central Piedmont Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,959. 70% of students get financical aid.

#6

Methodist University

Fayetteville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,773 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,681.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,602. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,571 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,155 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,600 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Fire Protection Careers in NC

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Managers 12% $113,560
Fire Inspectors 10% $53,460
Firefighters 9% $32,590
Fire Fighting Supervisors 9% $59,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Criminal Justice & Corrections 2,702
185
Homeland Security 108
Other Homeland Security 3

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