by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Columbia Southern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia Southern University was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia Southern University handed out 485 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 527 degrees were handed out.
Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia Southern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,718 a year. This is higher than $67,102, which is the national median for all fire protection bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University paid an average of $270 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,528 | $5,528 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 96% of fire protection bachelor's degrees went to men and 4% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Columbia Southern University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 336 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 105 |
Online degrees for the Columbia Southern University fire protection bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Southern University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 405 fire protection majors earned their associate's degree from Columbia Southern University. Of these graduates, 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia Southern University with a associate's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 292 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 77 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Columbia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 444 |
| Homeland Security | 214 |