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. We've also included details on how Eastern ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $66,617. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $67,102 for all fire protection students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $41,748 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $5,376 for all fire protection majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eastern was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Of the 64 fire protection students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Eastern, about 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 249 |
| Other Homeland Security | 118 |
| Homeland Security | 79 |
| Security Science and Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.