Fire Science Schools
In Compton, California
The city of Compton has only one school where fire science faculty can find employment. The trends in Compton'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
Compton Vs. California Fire Science Employment
Compton | 2,860 |
California | 14,860 |
Of the 14,860 fire science professionals employed in California, 2,860 work in Compton. There has been a 28% growth in the number of fire science professionals in Compton between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of fire science professionals in Compton has increased, overall employment in Compton has also increased.
Compton Vs. California Fire Science employment growth
15,450 | 17,100 | 17,500 | 15,980 | 14,860 |
2,240 | 2,750 | 5,240 | 3,340 | 2,860 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Compton
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Compton
$55,685 | $69,237 | $72,823 | $76,463 | $65,830 |
$43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Fire Science in Compton
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Compton
Salaries for fire science professionals in Compton have increased. In 2010 Compton fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $65,830. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for fire science professionals in Compton was $55,685 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Compton.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Compton
10th percentile |
$42,185 |
25th percentile |
$54,190 |
50th percentile |
$66,220 |
75th percentile |
$78,295 |
90th percentile |
$89,005 |
Fire science professionals in Compton earn a median salary of $66,220 per year. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 111%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $42,185 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $89,005 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Compton
Criminal Justice |
$46,337 |
Forestry |
$50,485 |
Fire Science |
$65,830 |
Construction Management |
$78,310 |
Public Administration |
$117,033 |
Fire science professional salaries in Compton are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Compton
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Compton's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Compton
No data at this time. |
Compton's fire science school offers one fire science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Compton
No data at this time. |