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Career and Salary after Completing Fire Science/Fire-fighting Program

The following jobs are possible careers after completing Fire Science/Fire-fighting major program. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual wage of First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers career is $83,270 and, for Firefighters, the average annual income is $55,290.
Fire Science/Fire-fighting Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2023)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$40.03$83,270
Firefighters$26.58$55,290
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$33.50$69,680
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$26.12$54,340

Average Salary after Completing Fire Science/Fire-fighting Program

The following table shows the average earning of students three years after completing the Fire Science/Fire-fighting program by degree type. The average earning after graduation is $56,053 for master degree programs.
DegreeAverage EarningAverage Loan Debt
Master's Degree$56,053$41,113

Schools Offering Fire Science/Fire-fighting Graduate Programs

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University of Florida

Gainesville, FL | public, four-years
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2023-2024$6,381(in-state) $28,659(out-of-state)
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Anna Maria College

Paxton, MA | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2023-2024$43,064
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