by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia Southern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia Southern University was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia Southern University handed out 527 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 468 degrees were handed out.
Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia Southern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,128 a year. This is less than $73,459, which is the national median of all fire protection majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Columbia Southern University, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $21,248 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fire protection bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,702.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Columbia Southern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 486 fire protection majors earned their associate's degree from Columbia Southern University. Of these graduates, 96% were men and 4% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a associate's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 315 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 137 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 527 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fire protection from Columbia Southern University. About 96% were men and 4% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 354 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 134 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 494 |
| Homeland Security | 242 |
