Emergency/Disaster Management Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management is offered at 141 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Emergency/Disaster Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,513 people earned theirEmergency/Disaster Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Emergency/Disaster Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 147 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,137 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,200 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 13 |
Earnings of Emergency/Disaster Management Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management of $65,332 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,896 |
| 4 years | $65,332 |
| 5 years | $74,471 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Emergency/Disaster Management majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 63.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 94 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Emergency/Disaster Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 70.1% |
| Asian | 5 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 7.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Emergency/Disaster Management Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 198 colleges that offer a associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
American Public University System tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 343 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 189 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Post University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 63 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas State University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bethel University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 45 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 44 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne Community College is a popular choice for Emergency/Disaster Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 40 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Haven comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management. This school awarded 33 associate degrees in Emergency/Disaster Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Emergency/Disaster Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Emergency/Disaster Management that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 2,871 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 545 |
| Homeland Security, Other | 213 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 181 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.