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Fire Protection Schools in Ohio

1,086 Fire Protection students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Fire Protection major is the 135th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 939
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 939
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 939
Associate Degree 88
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 90.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in Ohio

There are 36,550 people in the state and 864,990 people in the nation working in fire protection jobs.

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Wages for Fire Protection Jobs in Ohio

A typical salary for a fire protection grad in the state is $66,650, compared to a typical salary of $64,140 nationwide.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
40,036 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,543. 47 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,873 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,532. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,910 a year.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,312 after graduation. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at BGSU. The 6.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 93% of students get financical aid. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,682 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average.

#4

Stark State College

North Canton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,772 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,066 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#7

Hocking College

Nelsonville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,431 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,687 Total Students

A typical student attending Sinclair Community College will pay a net price of $4,959. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,621 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,868.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,331 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending Lakeland will pay a net price of $6,558. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Fire Protection Careers in OH

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Managers 7% $97,600
Firefighters 3% $45,910
Fire Fighting Supervisors 3% $71,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Criminal Justice & Corrections 2,805
124
Homeland Security 77
Other Homeland Security 71

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