by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Salem State ranks in comparison to other schools with fire protection programs.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Salem State was $790 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fire protection from Salem State in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 96 |
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