Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Cal Poly ranks among other schools offering degrees in fire protection.
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Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly report a median salary of $117,125 a year. This is higher than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a master’s degree in fire protection from Cal Poly identified as men.
The majority of fire protection master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.