Fire Science Schools
In Hampton, Virginia
Fire Science faculty can choose to work at one of 2 fire science schools in Hampton. The trends in Hampton's fire science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Fire Science
- Bachelors degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Hampton Vs. Virginia Fire Science Employment
| Hampton | 1,000 |
| Virginia | 3,790 |
Of the 3,790 fire science professionals employed in Virginia, 1,000 work in Hampton. Between 2006 and 2010, in Hampton, there has been a 3% growth in the number of fire science professionals. As the employment for fire science professionals in Hampton has increased, overall employment in Hampton has also increased.
Hampton Vs. Virginia Fire Science employment growth
| 4,230 | 4,530 | 4,660 | 4,080 | 3,790 |
| 970 | 1,040 | 1,120 | 1,060 | 1,000 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Hampton
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Hampton
| $52,047 | $53,917 | $53,357 | $53,717 | $54,737 |
| $36,520 | $37,550 | $38,790 | $40,100 | $41,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Hampton
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Hampton
In Hampton, salaries for fire science professionals have increased. In 2010 Hampton fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $54,737. Fire science professionals in Hampton made a yearly average salary of $52,047, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of fire science professionals in Hampton is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Hampton
10th percentile |
$36,767 |
25th percentile |
$42,487 |
50th percentile |
$53,380 |
75th percentile |
$65,113 |
90th percentile |
$76,660 |
Hampton fire science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $53,380. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 109%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $36,767 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $76,660 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Hampton
Criminal Justice |
$41,762 |
Fire Science |
$54,737 |
Construction Management |
$59,412 |
Forestry |
$67,130 |
Public Administration |
$82,398 |
Hampton 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 Hampton
There are 2 accredited fire science schools in the city. Many of Hampton's fire science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Hampton
| No data at this time. |
There is one degree and certificate program in fire science offered by Hampton's fire science school.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Hampton
| No data at this time. |