Here is an overview of this program at UNH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNH among the top schools in the country for fire protection, placing at #76 out of 134 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 76 of 134 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in Connecticut | 1 of 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 9 |
The following degree levels are available for fire protection at UNH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of New Haven handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in fire protection.
UNH 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.
Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,910 a year. This is above $60,047, the median for all majors at UNH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNH, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $26,375 in student loans. This is below $26,388, the typical median for all majors at UNH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,370 | $45,644 |
| Fees | $1,688 | $1,688 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 84% of fire protection bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The majority of fire protection bachelor’s degree graduates at UNH are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Haven with a bachelor’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNH awarded 19 bachelor’s completions in fire prevention and safety technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 16% to women and 84% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
Graduate study is also available at UNH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fire Protection | 5 |