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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 259 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 15% percent identify as women and 85% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Utah has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting is $41,340.

Popularity of Fire Science/Fire-fighting Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Fire Science/Fire-fighting degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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 Fire Inspectors and Investigators. 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 Fire Inspectors and Investigators.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
259
Female Students
39 (15%)
Male Students
220 (84%)
White (195, 75%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (29, 11%)
Hispanic or Latino (17, 7%)
Black or African American (11, 4%)
Two or more races (3, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, 1%)
Asian (1, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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