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, and more. In addition, we cover how ECC ranks in comparison to other schools with fire protection programs.
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The fire protection major at ECC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Fire Protection. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECC paid an average of $396 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $297 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,128 | $9,504 |
| Fees | $12 | $12 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about ECC tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the ECC 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 ECC Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned an associate's degree in Fire Protection from ECC in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elgin Community College with a associate's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 21 |