In United States, 348 colleges and universities are offering Fire Science/Fire-fighting vocational programs. The average tuition & fees of Fire Science/Fire-fighting program at the schools are $4,082 for state residents and $8,380 for out-of-state students for academic year 2019-2020.
Fire Science/Fire-fighting Program 2020 Average Tuition Costs
What is Fire Science/Fire-fighting Career?
A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications
For academic year 2019-2020, the average tuition costs of colleges offering Fire Science/Fire-fighting vocational programs is $4,082 for state residents and $8,380 for out-of-state students. Next table shows the average tuition & fees for Fire Science/Fire-fighting career programs.
2019-2020 Average Tuition & Fees of Fire Science/Fire-fighting Career Programs
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$4,082
Out-of-State
$8,380
Career and Average Wage after Fire Science/Fire-fighting Program
Next jobs are possible career after earning Fire Science/Fire-fighting certificate/degree. The average wage is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual wage of Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists career is $53,350.
Fire Science/Fire-fighting Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2019)
Job Title
Hourly Wage
Annual Wage
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
$25.65
$53,350
Schools Offering Fire Science/Fire-fighting Programs