Fire Science Schools
In Buffalo, New York
There is only one fire science school in Buffalo 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 Buffalo, which encompasses fire science training at the fire science associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Buffalo Vs. New York Fire Science Employment
| Buffalo | 620 |
| New York | 10,840 |
Exactly 620 of New York's 10,840 fire science professionals work in Buffalo. The number of fire science professionals in Buffalo has grown by 148% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of fire science professionals in Buffalo has increased, overall employment in Buffalo has also increased.
Buffalo Vs. New York Fire Science employment growth
| 5,640 | 10,280 | 10,410 | 11,200 | 10,840 |
| 250 | 200 | 210 | 220 | 620 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Buffalo
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Buffalo
| $46,130 | $50,600 | $53,503 | $57,345 | $63,960 |
| $37,400 | $38,640 | $40,170 | $40,960 | $42,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Buffalo
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Buffalo
As the number of fire science professionals in Buffalo has grown, salaries for fire science professionals have also increased. In 2010 Buffalo fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $63,960. The average salary for fire science professionals in Buffalo was $46,130 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of fire science professionals in Buffalo is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Buffalo
10th percentile |
$47,770 |
25th percentile |
$53,615 |
50th percentile |
$62,515 |
75th percentile |
$73,462 |
90th percentile |
$85,150 |
Fire science professionals make a median salary of $62,515 per year in Buffalo. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 78%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $47,770 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $85,150 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Buffalo
Criminal Justice |
$48,214 |
Forestry |
$63,470 |
Fire Science |
$63,960 |
Construction Management |
$69,042 |
Public Administration |
$101,363 |
Buffalo fire science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Buffalo
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Buffalo's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Buffalo
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in fire science offered by Buffalo's fire science school.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Buffalo
associate |
10 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 10 |
In 2010 approximately 10 students graduated from fire science courses.