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Fire Protection Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 132 students earned their Fire Protection degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Fire Protection is the 124th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 94
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 27
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 27
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 11
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 11

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for Fire Protection Grads in Washington

There are 21,680 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 Washington

In this state, fire protection grads earn an average of $81,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,140.

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer fire protection degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,369 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,547. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,081 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,123 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,173.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,580 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 51% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

49% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,323. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,745 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.40%. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,227 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. In their early career, Skagit Valley College grads earn an average salary of $35,488. This public school has an average net price of $6,988.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,325 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,027.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,329 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,755 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,939.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,090 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 9.40% which is lower than average.

Fire Protection Careers in WA

Some of the careers fire protection majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Managers 22% $116,700
Fire Fighting Supervisors 11% $100,900
Firefighters 11% $75,200
Fire Inspectors 10% $78,040

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Criminal Justice & Corrections 553
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Homeland Security 31

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