by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Western Illinois University stacks up against peers offering fire protection.
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Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering fire protection. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 24 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in fire protection.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, fire protection graduates take on a median debt of $22,723 in student loans. This is below $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 93% of fire protection bachelor’s degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The majority of fire protection bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fire protection majors at Western Illinois University.
This fire protection program at Western Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Services Administration | 14 |
Western Illinois University granted 14 completions in fire services administration in the most recent reporting year — 7% to women and 93% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).