by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how John Jay ranks among other schools offering degrees in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at John Jay was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 34 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, John Jay College of Criminal Justice handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor's degree from John Jay go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,121 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $67,102 for all fire protection students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at John Jay paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fire protection from John Jay. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor's in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
John Jay 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 John Jay Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 1,888 |
| Security Science and Technology | 309 |
| Homeland Security | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.