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Fire Science/Fire-fighting Program 2020 Average Tuition and Completion Time

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
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For the academic year 2019-2020, the average tuition & fees of Fire Science/Fire-fighting vocational programs is $2,867. The amount is calculated based on the tuition of the Fire Science/Fire-fighting program offering trade schools and it may differ from other programs at those schools. On average, the length of the Fire Science/Fire-fighting program is 395 contact hours (credit hours) and the average completion time is 5.36 months.
2019-2020 Average Tuition & Fees of Fire Science/Fire-fighting Career Programs
Tuition & Fees$2,867
Length of Program395 Contact Hours
Completion Time5.36 Months

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 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers career is $82,010 and, for Fire Inspectors and Investigators, the average annual income is $64,730.
Fire Science/Fire-fighting Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2019)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$39.43$82,010
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$31.12$64,730
Firefighters$26.27$54,650
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$25.65$53,350

Schools Offering Fire Science/Fire-fighting Programs

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK | Public, 4 or more years
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2019-2020$8,757(in-state) $25,398(out-of-state)
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Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,064(in-state) $7,656(out-of-state)
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Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,580(in-state) $5,160(out-of-state)
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Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,112(in-state) $6,240(out-of-state)
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Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,700(in-state) $9,120(out-of-state)
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Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,070(in-state) $7,854(out-of-state)
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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,070(in-state) $7,854(out-of-state)
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Mohave Community College

Kingman, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,112(in-state) $6,972(out-of-state)
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Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,380(in-state) $9,280(out-of-state)
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Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ | Public, 2-4 years
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2019-2020$2,070(in-state) $7,854(out-of-state)

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