Fire Science/Fire-fighting

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Postbaccalaureate certificate

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#1 #1 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $45,284
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary	Save
University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	89	24%	11	1,310 – 1,480	$11,521	$45,284

About Fire Science/Fire-fighting

A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications.

For all the 3,060 degrees awarded in Fire Science/Fire-fighting per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 11 students graduating with degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level across the US, 55% percent identify as women and 45% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Florida has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting is $41,340.

How popular is a Postbaccalaureate certificate in Fire Science/Fire-fighting in FL

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11 degrees awarded

Postbaccalaureate certificate in Fire Science/Fire-fighting makes up 0.62% of all Postbaccalaureate certificate awarded in Florida

Careers

For Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors, some of the most in demand careers include Firefighters, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers and Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists. Not only that, Fire Science/Fire-fighting graduates may land a top paying job, such as First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers or Firefighters.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$90,680	640	8,350	8,610	3%
Firefighters	$55,000	2,090	23,150	23,840	3%
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	$43,330	0	20	20	0%