Below are the key facts about this program at OCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, OCC among the top schools in the country for fire protection, placing at #119 out of 134 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 119 of 134 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in New York | 4 of 4 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 5 |
Here is each degree level available for fire protection at OCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Onondaga Community College awarded 11 associate’s degrees in fire protection.
OCC holds a strong position among schools offering fire protection at the associate’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools | 99 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,090 | $10,580 |
| Fees | $812 | $812 |
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Among recent graduates, 91% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at OCC were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Onondaga Community College with a associate’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
OCC granted 11 associate’s degrees in fire systems technology in the latest year of data — 9% to women and 91% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.