Fire Science Schools
In Helena, Montana
There is only one fire science school in Helena for faculty to choose from. The trends in Helena'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 associates degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Helena Vs. Montana Fire Science Employment
| Helena | 80 |
| Montana | 520 |
Exactly 80 of the 520 fire science professionals employed in Montana, work in Helena. As the number of fire science professionals in Helena has increased, overall employment in Helena has also increased.
Helena Vs. Montana Fire Science employment growth
| 270 | 480 | 440 | 520 | 520 |
| No data | No data | 30 | No data | 80 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Montana
- Dark Yellow: Helena
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Helena
| $34,100 | $36,200 | $44,490 | No data | $46,035 |
| $31,690 | $33,430 | $34,890 | No data | $37,000 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Helena
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Helena
In Helena, salaries for fire science professionals have increased. In 2010 Helena fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $46,035. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for fire science professionals in Helena was $34,100 per year. The growth in the salary of fire science professionals in Helena is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Helena
10th percentile |
$26,805 |
25th percentile |
$34,155 |
50th percentile |
$47,640 |
75th percentile |
$55,585 |
90th percentile |
$68,190 |
Fire science professionals make a median salary of $47,640 per year in Helena. The 10% of fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $26,805 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $68,190 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Helena
Criminal Justice |
$39,854 |
Fire Science |
$46,035 |
Forestry |
$47,335 |
Construction Management |
$50,086 |
Public Administration |
$78,290 |
On average fire science professionals in Helena earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Helena.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Helena
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Helena's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Helena
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Helena's fire science school offers one fire science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Helena
associate |
13 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 13 |
In 2010 approximately 13 students completed fire science courses.