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![]() 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 |
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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.
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.
These are the highest paying careers for Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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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% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors.
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