by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NJCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,493 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $73,459 for all fire protection students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NJCU, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 New Jersey City University.
Of the 25 fire protection students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NJCU, about 96% were men and 4% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NJCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 114 |
| Homeland Security | 64 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1 |
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