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 FVTC ranks in comparison to other schools with fire protection programs.
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FVTC was ranked #13 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fire protection majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FVTC paid an average of $215 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $143 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,386 | $6,579 |
| Fees | $530 | $530 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,062 | $2,062 |
Learn more about FVTC tuition and fees.
FVTC 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 FVTC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a associate's degree in fire protection from FVTC. About 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at FVTC 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 Fox Valley Technical College with a associate's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 144 |
| Security Science and Technology | 16 |
| Homeland Security | 3 |