Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician

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#1 Best College for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician in the U.S.

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 237 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,090–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$34,201

Median Starting Salary

$55,631

#2

#2 Best College for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician in the U.S.

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 203 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$10,852

Median Starting Salary

$49,580

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician

A program focusing on the application of fire science and technology to problems of reducing fire risk, limiting loss, supervising substance removal, conducting safety inspections and investigations, and advising on matters of safety procedures and fire prevention policy. Includes instruction in fire behavior, fire simulation, structural risk assessment, materials analysis, detection and suppression systems, smoke management, supply and evacuation, public education, legal aspects of fire prevention, and related research and communications methods.

For all the 44 degrees granted in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician annually, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 44 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 11% percent identify as women and 89% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the US study Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician, Connecticut has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician is $41,340.

Popularity of Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Firefighters, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers and Fire Inspectors and Investigators. Additionally, Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician graduates may land a high salary job, such as First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers or Fire Inspectors and Investigators.

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These are the highest paying careers for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
44
Female Students
5 (11%)
Male Students
39 (88%)

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