Fire Science Schools
In Columbus, Ohio
There is only one fire science school in Columbus for faculty to choose from. The trends in Columbus' fire science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes fire science training at the fire science associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Columbus Vs. Ohio Fire Science Employment
| Columbus | 810 |
| Ohio | 5,130 |
Exactly 810 of Ohio's 5,130 fire science professionals work in Columbus. Between 2006 and 2010, in Columbus, there has been a 56% growth in the number of fire science professionals. As the number of fire science professionals in Columbus has increased, overall employment in Columbus has also increased.
Columbus Vs. Ohio Fire Science employment growth
| 5,700 | 6,080 | 5,890 | 4,970 | 5,130 |
| 520 | 1,050 | 1,110 | 840 | 810 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Ohio
- Dark Yellow: Columbus
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Columbus
| $53,473 | $54,538 | $55,470 | $57,055 | $71,740 |
| $39,200 | $40,770 | $42,460 | $43,070 | $43,740 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Columbus
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Columbus
Salaries for fire science professionals in Columbus have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $71,740 per year was earned by fire science professionals in Columbus. Four years earlier in 2006, fire science professionals in Columbus made an average salary of $53,473 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Columbus.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Columbus
10th percentile |
$41,560 |
25th percentile |
$50,035 |
50th percentile |
$61,898 |
75th percentile |
$91,990 |
90th percentile |
$82,303 |
Fire science professionals in Columbus make a median yearly salary of $61,898. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 98%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $41,560 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $82,303 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Columbus
Criminal Justice |
$40,734 |
Construction Management |
$63,136 |
Forestry |
$66,580 |
Fire Science |
$71,740 |
Public Administration |
$84,393 |
On average fire science professionals in Columbus earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Columbus.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Columbus
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Columbus' fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Columbus
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Columbus' fire science school offers one fire science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Columbus
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Approximately 2 students completed fire science courses in 2010.