by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you are interested in fire protection, take a look at other closely related fields of study. The sections below cover majors with similar career paths, related concentrations and specializations, and the most popular similar majors, ranked by annual graduates.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 9,863 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 3,350 |
| Fire Services Administration | 1,709 |
| Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 88 |
| Fire Protection, Other | 70 |
| Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention | 69 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 53 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 102,547 |
| Security Science and Technology | 9,173 |
| Homeland Security | 6,323 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1,217 |
As a more focused area within Protective Security Safety Services, fire protection shares its foundations with the other majors in that field.
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