by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Purdue University Global stacks up against peers offering fire protection.
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Purdue University Global holds a strong position among schools offering fire protection. More specifically it was ranked #177 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University Global conferred 92 bachelor’s degrees in fire protection.
Fire Protection majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue University Global earn a median of $70,877 a year. This is higher than $57,862, the median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue University Global, fire protection students borrow a median amount of $25,440 in student loans. This is lower than $38,033, the typical median for all majors at Purdue University Global.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $21 | $1,056 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a associate’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 89% of fire protection bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of fire protection bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 71% of fire protection master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of fire protection master’s degree graduates at Purdue University Global are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a master’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the fire protection majors at Purdue University Global.
The fire protection program at Purdue University Global offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Services Administration | 157 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 29 |
Purdue University Global granted 157 degrees in fire services administration in the latest year of data — 18% to women and 82% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Purdue University Global conferred 29 completions in fire science/fire-fighting in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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