Fire Science Schools
In Bend, Oregon
In Bend, there is only one fire science school where fire science faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of fire science and fire science education in Bend, which includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Bend Vs. Oregon Fire Science Employment
| Bend | 70 |
| Oregon | 2,150 |
Exactly 70 of Oregon's 2,150 fire science professionals work in Bend. As the number of fire science professionals in Bend has increased, overall employment in Bend has also increased.
Bend Vs. Oregon Fire Science employment growth
| 1,670 | 1,880 | 2,110 | 2,220 | 2,150 |
| No data | No data | No data | 80 | 70 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Oregon
- Dark Yellow: Bend
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Bend
| $60,940 | $63,240 | $50,480 | $53,140 | $55,760 |
| $35,720 | $37,760 | $38,570 | $40,120 | $39,620 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Bend
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Bend
In Bend, salaries for fire science professionals have decreased. In 2010 Bend fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $55,760. The average salary for fire science professionals in Bend was $60,940 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The decline in the salary of fire science professionals in Bend is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Bend
10th percentile |
$34,690 |
25th percentile |
$44,815 |
50th percentile |
$53,545 |
75th percentile |
$67,520 |
90th percentile |
$78,040 |
Fire science professionals in Bend earn a median salary of $53,545 per year. The 10% of fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,690 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $78,040 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Bend
Criminal Justice |
$34,780 |
Forestry |
$53,667 |
Fire Science |
$55,760 |
Construction Management |
$60,982 |
Public Administration |
$119,060 |
Fire science professional salaries in Bend are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Bend
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Bend's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Bend
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 3 |
Bend's fire science schools offer 3 fire science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Bend
associate |
11 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 13 |
Approximately 13 students graduated from fire science courses in 2010.