Fire Science Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
There is only one fire science school in Atlanta for faculty to choose from. The trends in Atlanta's fire science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes fire science training at the fire science certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Fire Science Employment
| Atlanta | 3,080 |
| Georgia | 4,740 |
Exactly 3,080 of the 4,740 fire science professionals employed in Georgia, work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, in Atlanta, there has been a 24% decline in the number of fire science professionals. As the employment for fire science professionals in Atlanta has decreased, overall employment in Atlanta has increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Fire Science employment growth
| 5,700 | 5,940 | 5,360 | 5,040 | 4,740 |
| 4,040 | 4,140 | 3,570 | 3,170 | 3,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $50,320 | $51,403 | $54,050 | $54,248 | $56,368 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
Salaries for fire science professionals in Atlanta have increased. In 2010 fire science professionals in Atlanta reportedly earned an average salary of $56,368 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for fire science professionals in Atlanta was $50,320 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Atlanta.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$36,255 |
25th percentile |
$44,812 |
50th percentile |
$55,080 |
75th percentile |
$67,698 |
90th percentile |
$80,788 |
Atlanta fire science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $55,080. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 123%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $36,255 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $80,788 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Criminal Justice |
$37,369 |
Forestry |
$46,978 |
Fire Science |
$56,368 |
Construction Management |
$61,210 |
Public Administration |
$89,830 |
On average fire science professional salaries in Atlanta are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Atlanta
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Atlanta's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Atlanta's fire science school offers one fire science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
15 |
| Total | 15 |
Approximately 15 students graduated from fire science courses in 2010.