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Fire Protection Schools in Texas

1,074 Fire Protection students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Fire Protection is the 147th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 557
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 557
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 557
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 297
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 297
Associate Degree 220

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.4%
  • White: 56.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in Texas

There are 55,810 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 Texas

A typical salary for a fire protection grad in the state is $63,540, compared to a typical salary of $64,140 nationwide.

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

#1

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
70,109 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,129 a year. 56% of students get financical aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,034 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,848. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,213 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
39,896 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,890 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. 38% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Blinn College

Brenham
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,917. In their early career, Blinn College grads earn an average salary of $34,739.

#4

San Antonio College

San Antonio
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,231 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

#6

Weatherford College

Weatherford
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,480 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Weatherford College will pay a net price of $8,323.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,110 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,638. 56% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,000 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 38% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,678 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,055 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74,781 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,739. 77% of students get financical aid.

Fire Protection Careers in TX

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 60% $58,140
Fire Inspectors 17% $67,950
Firefighters 17% $51,240
Fire Fighting Supervisors 17% $74,710
Managers 15% $113,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Criminal Justice & Corrections 7,644
Homeland Security 272
140
Other Homeland Security 2

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