by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SIUC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fire protection.
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SIUC was ranked #14 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. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Fire Protection Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in fire protection from SIUC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for fire protection master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at SIUC is $104,017. This is higher than $67,102, which is the national median for all fire protection bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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Of the 36 fire protection students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SIUC, about 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 fire protection majors earned their master's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
More about our data sources and methodologies.