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 NJCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at NJCU was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New Jersey City University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at NJCU is $54,600. This is less than $67,102, which is the national median of all fire protection majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NJCU paid an average of $823 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $459 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,785 | $24,702 |
| Fees | $186 | $186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,274 | $16,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,808 | $4,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fire protection from NJCU. About 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NJCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Jersey City University with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NJCU 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 NJCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at New Jersey City University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 109 |
| Homeland Security | 77 |
| Other Homeland Security | 3 |
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