Fire Science Schools
In Albuquerque, New Mexico
There is only one fire science school in Albuquerque for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in fire science in the city of Albuquerque, which encompasses fire science training at the fire science associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Albuquerque Vs. New Mexico Fire Science Employment
| Albuquerque | 400 |
| New Mexico | 970 |
Exactly 400 of New Mexico's 970 fire science professionals work in Albuquerque. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of fire science professionals in Albuquerque has grown by 43%. Overall employment in Albuquerque has also increased.
Albuquerque Vs. New Mexico Fire Science employment growth
| 1,150 | 980 | 940 | 1,070 | 970 |
| 280 | 560 | 450 | 520 | 400 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Mexico
- Dark Yellow: Albuquerque
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Albuquerque
| $47,863 | $52,233 | $54,020 | $53,278 | $59,050 |
| $35,960 | $37,350 | $38,800 | $40,170 | $41,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Albuquerque
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque, salaries for fire science professionals have increased. In 2010 Albuquerque fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $59,050. Fire science professionals in Albuquerque made a yearly average salary of $47,863, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of fire science professionals in Albuquerque is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Albuquerque
10th percentile |
$37,217 |
25th percentile |
$46,930 |
50th percentile |
$57,783 |
75th percentile |
$70,690 |
90th percentile |
$83,327 |
Fire science professionals in Albuquerque earn a median salary of $57,783 per year. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 124%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $37,217 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,327 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Albuquerque
Criminal Justice |
$47,004 |
Construction Management |
$57,272 |
Fire Science |
$59,050 |
Forestry |
$59,343 |
Public Administration |
$98,017 |
Fire science professional salaries in Albuquerque are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Albuquerque
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Albuquerque's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Albuquerque
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Albuquerque's fire science school offers one fire science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Albuquerque
associate |
19 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 19 |
Approximately 19 students completed fire science courses in 2010.