by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Cal State LA stacks up against peers offering fire protection.
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Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering fire protection. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in fire protection.
Fire Protection graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State LA report a median salary of $61,178 a year. This is lower than $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $11,750 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Find out more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 87% of fire protection bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The majority of fire protection bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA are Hispanic or Latino. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the fire protection majors at California State University-Los Angeles.
The fire protection program at Cal State LA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Services Administration | 38 |
Cal State LA awarded 38 degrees in fire services administration in the latest year of data — 13% to women and 87% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (74%).