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 EOU ranks in comparison to other schools with fire protection programs.
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The bachelor's program at EOU was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Oregon University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at EOU is $58,911. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $67,102 for all fire protection students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EOU was $495 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $192 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,618 | $22,289 |
| Fees | $2,091 | $2,091 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,658 | $11,658 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,584 | $4,584 |
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Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from EOU in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EOU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Oregon University with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the EOU 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 EOU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Eastern Oregon University.
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