Fire Science Schools
In Athens, Alabama
Fire Science faculty can choose to work at only one fire science school in Athens. The trends in Athens' fire science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes fire science training at the fire science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Athens Vs. Alabama Fire Science Employment
| Athens | 250 |
| Alabama | 2,350 |
Exactly 250 of Alabama's 2,350 fire science professionals work in Athens. Between 2006 and 2010, in Athens, there has been a 400% growth in the number of fire science professionals. Overall employment in Athens has decreased.
Athens Vs. Alabama Fire Science employment growth
| 1,400 | 1,920 | 1,980 | 2,250 | 2,350 |
| 50 | 150 | 220 | 220 | 250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Alabama
- Dark Yellow: Athens
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Athens
| $59,065 | $56,540 | $59,045 | $61,030 | $63,295 |
| $41,270 | $43,260 | $44,540 | $46,220 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Athens
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Athens
As the number of fire science professionals in Athens has grown, salaries for fire science professionals have also increased. In 2010 Athens fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $63,295. The average salary for fire science professionals in Athens was $59,065 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Athens.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Athens
10th percentile |
$39,450 |
25th percentile |
$49,960 |
50th percentile |
$63,165 |
75th percentile |
$74,885 |
90th percentile |
$85,615 |
Fire science professionals in Athens earn a median salary of $63,165 per year. The 10% of fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $39,450 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 117% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Athens
Criminal Justice |
$33,715 |
Construction Management |
$62,160 |
Fire Science |
$63,295 |
Public Administration |
$93,807 |
On average fire science professionals in Athens earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Athens.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Athens
Many of Athens' fire science professionals are graduates of the only accredited fire science school in the city.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Athens
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in fire science offered by Athens' fire science school.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Athens
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
12 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 12 |
In 2010 approximately 12 students completed fire science courses.