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 5 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years level across the US, 40% percent identify as women and 60% 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.