Master’s Degrees in Fire Protection
Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 132 people earned their master's degree in fire protection. This earns it the #219 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fire protection at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Fire Protection Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fire protection is $57,691. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,691 and the high is $57,691.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for fire protection students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in fire protection. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 93 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fire protection master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 82 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Fire Protection Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a master’s degree in fire protection. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fire protection majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in fire protection from SIUC. About 19% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern Illinois University Carbondale fire protection graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,691.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fire protection. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in fire protection from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in fire protection at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo make a median salary of 57,691.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fire protection. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in fire protection from UF. About 42% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida fire protection graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,691.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fire protection. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in fire protection from OSU. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus fire protection graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,691.
University of New Haven is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fire protection. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in fire protection from University of New Haven. University of New Haven fire protection graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,691.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fire protection that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6,830 |
| Homeland Security | 2,009 |
| 1,986 | |
| Other Homeland Security | 374 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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