by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #5 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $41,432. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $67,102 for all fire protection students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in fire protection from WIU. About 7% of these graduates were women and the other 93% were men.
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 Western Illinois 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 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU fire protection bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 225 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1 |
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