by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal State LA ranks in comparison to other schools with fire protection programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA is $48,289. This is less than $67,102, which is the national median of all fire protection majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,076 | $1,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,011 | $1,011 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,658 | $18,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,858 | $6,858 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Of the 32 fire protection students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cal State LA, about 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cal State LA does not offer an online option for its fire protection bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State LA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 348 |
| Security Science and Technology | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.