Fire Science Schools
In Dayton, Ohio
The city of Dayton has only one school where fire science faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the fire science academic community in Dayton, and the future trends. Academia in fire science includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Dayton Vs. Ohio Fire Science Employment
| Dayton | 430 |
| Ohio | 5,130 |
Of the 5,130 fire science professionals employed in Ohio, 430 work in Dayton. There has been a 19% growth in the number of fire science professionals in Dayton between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of fire science professionals in Dayton has increased, overall employment in Dayton has also increased.
Dayton Vs. Ohio Fire Science employment growth
| 5,700 | 6,080 | 5,890 | 4,970 | 5,130 |
| 360 | 330 | 320 | 160 | 430 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Ohio
- Dark Yellow: Dayton
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Dayton
| $55,410 | $58,267 | $58,563 | $61,637 | $62,273 |
| $38,670 | $39,840 | $40,900 | $41,750 | $42,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Dayton
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Dayton
Salaries for fire science professionals in Dayton have increased. In 2010 fire science professionals in Dayton reportedly earned an average salary of $62,273 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for fire science professionals in Dayton was $55,410 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Dayton.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Dayton
10th percentile |
$32,690 |
25th percentile |
$51,610 |
50th percentile |
$61,623 |
75th percentile |
$77,313 |
90th percentile |
$87,220 |
Fire science professionals in Dayton earn a median salary of $61,623 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 167%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $32,690 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $87,220 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Dayton
Criminal Justice |
$44,963 |
Forestry |
$52,330 |
Fire Science |
$62,273 |
Construction Management |
$63,440 |
Public Administration |
$90,037 |
Fire science professional salaries in Dayton are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Dayton
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Dayton's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Dayton
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 3 |
Dayton's fire science schools offer 3 fire science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Dayton
associate |
9 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
153 |
| Total | 162 |
Approximately 162 students graduated from fire science courses in 2010.