by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia Southern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia Southern University among the top schools in the country for fire protection, coming in at #19 out of 134 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 19 of 134 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in Alabama | 1 of 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 19 |
The following degree levels are granted in fire protection at Columbia Southern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 932 |
| Associate’s | 587 |
| Certificate | 19 |
| Master’s | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia Southern University conferred 932 bachelor’s degrees in fire protection.
Columbia Southern University is among the very best schools in the country for fire protection at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Columbia Southern University earn a median of $75,624 a year. This is higher than $66,570, the median for all majors at Columbia Southern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia Southern University, fire protection students accumulate a median of $15,874 in student loans. This is lower than $26,229, the typical median for all majors at Columbia Southern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,640 | $5,944 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
Read more about Columbia Southern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of fire protection bachelor’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of fire protection bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia Southern University were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into 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 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 740 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 134 |
Columbia Southern University awarded 925 bachelor’s completions in fire services administration in the latest year of data — 5% to women and 95% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
Columbia Southern University granted 7 bachelor’s degrees in fire science/fire-fighting in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia Southern University handed out 587 associate’s degrees in fire protection.
Columbia Southern University is among the very best schools in the country for fire protection at the associate’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 96% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 4% went to women.
The majority of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at Columbia Southern University are White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into 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 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 452 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 96 |
Columbia Southern University conferred 587 associate’s degrees in fire science/fire-fighting in the most recent reporting year — 4% to women and 96% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia Southern University awarded 19 certificate degrees in fire protection.
Columbia Southern University has not been ranked for fire protection at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 95% of fire protection certificate degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The largest share of fire protection certificate degree graduates at Columbia Southern University were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a certificate in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Columbia Southern University granted 19 certificate completions in fire science/fire-fighting in the latest year of data — 5% to women and 95% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
Graduate study is also available at Columbia Southern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fire Protection | 49 |
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