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. Also, learn how University of Akron Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $49,582. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $67,102 for all fire protection students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $36,084 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $5,376 for all fire protection majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus paid an average of $618 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $433 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of fire protection bachelor's degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 87 |
| Security Science and Technology | 27 |
| Homeland Security | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.