by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $35,038. This is less than $73,459, which is the national median of all fire protection majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WIU, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $22,723 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 Western Illinois University.
Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from WIU in 2020-2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 305 |
| Other Homeland Security | 7 |
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