by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in fire protection at Columbia Southern University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Columbia Southern University among the top schools in the country for fire protection, coming in at #22 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 22 of 236 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in Alabama | 1 of 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 54 |
The following degree levels are granted in fire protection at Columbia Southern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 932 |
| Associate’s | 587 |
| Certificate | 19 |
| Master’s | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia Southern University conferred 49 master’s degrees in fire protection.
Columbia Southern University holds a strong position among schools offering fire protection at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 98% of fire protection master’s degrees went to men and 2% went to women.
The majority of fire protection master’s degree graduates at Columbia Southern University were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a master’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Columbia Southern University awarded 49 master’s degrees in fire services administration in the most recent reporting year — 2% to women and 98% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Columbia Southern University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Fire Protection | 932 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Fire Protection | 587 |
| Certificate Degrees in Fire Protection | 19 |
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