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 Purdue University Global ranks among other schools offering degrees in fire protection.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue University Global was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for fire protection list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University Global handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in fire protection. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 89 students received their master’s degree in fire protection from Purdue University Global. This makes it the #1 most popular school for fire protection master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fire protection students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue University Global is $89,622. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $67,102 for all fire protection bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue University Global was $371 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $280 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $13,356 |
| Fees | $30 | $1,065 |
Learn more about Purdue University Global tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 fire protection majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue University Global. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Purdue University Global 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 Purdue University Global Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fire protection program at Purdue University Global make a median salary of $57,691. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allfire protection master's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students graduated with a master's degree in fire protection from Purdue University Global. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue University Global are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a associate's degree in fire protection from Purdue University Global. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Purdue University Global are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students 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 | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Purdue University Global.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 905 |