Fire Science Schools
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa
In Cedar Rapids, there is only one fire science school where fire science faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in fire science in the city of Cedar Rapids, which encompasses fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Cedar Rapids Vs. Iowa Fire Science Employment
| Cedar Rapids | 80 |
| Iowa | 900 |
Exactly 80 of Iowa's 900 fire science professionals work in Cedar Rapids. As the employment for fire science professionals in Cedar Rapids has increased, overall employment in Cedar Rapids has decreased.
Cedar Rapids Vs. Iowa Fire Science employment growth
| 670 | 330 | 720 | 850 | 900 |
| No data | No data | 40 | 60 | 80 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Iowa
- Dark Yellow: Cedar Rapids
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Cedar Rapids
| No data | No data | $29,150 | $34,170 | $36,080 |
| $36,200 | $38,630 | $40,100 | $41,070 | $41,110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Cedar Rapids
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Cedar Rapids
In 2010 Cedar Rapids fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $36,080. The growth in the salary of fire science professionals in Cedar Rapids is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Cedar Rapids
10th percentile |
$23,350 |
25th percentile |
$28,490 |
50th percentile |
$33,990 |
75th percentile |
$44,600 |
90th percentile |
$50,250 |
Fire science professionals in Cedar Rapids make a median yearly salary of $33,990. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 115%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $23,350 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $50,250 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Cedar Rapids
Forestry |
$27,460 |
Fire Science |
$36,080 |
Criminal Justice |
$49,017 |
Construction Management |
$62,872 |
Public Administration |
$82,003 |
Fire science professional salaries in Cedar Rapids are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Cedar Rapids
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Cedar Rapids' fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Cedar Rapids
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 3 |
Cedar Rapids' fire science schools offer 3 fire science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Cedar Rapids
associate |
22 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 23 |
In 2010 approximately 23 students completed fire science courses.