by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue University Global. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue University Global highly for fire protection, ranked #114 out of 134 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 114 of 134 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in Indiana | 2 of 2 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 21 of 22 |
The following degree levels are offered in fire protection at Purdue University Global, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Associate’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 65 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University Global conferred 92 bachelor’s degrees in fire protection.
Purdue University Global is among the very best schools in the country for fire protection at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana | 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 |
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Global earn a median of $70,877 a year. This is higher than $57,862, the median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue University Global, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $25,440 in student loans. This is lower than $38,033, the typical median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $21 | $1,056 |
Read more about Purdue University Global tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 89% of fire protection bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of fire protection bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Purdue University Global granted 92 bachelor’s degrees in fire services administration in the latest year of data — 11% to women and 89% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University Global awarded 29 associate’s degrees in fire protection.
Purdue University Global holds a strong position among schools offering fire protection at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in Indiana | 2 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools | 63 |
Among recent graduates, 86% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a associate’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purdue University Global conferred 29 associate’s completions in fire science/fire-fighting in the most recent reporting year — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at Purdue University Global. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fire Protection | 65 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
