Fire Science Schools In Jacksonville, Florida
Fire Science faculty can choose to work at only one fire science school in Jacksonville. The trends in Jacksonville'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
Jacksonville Vs. Florida Fire Science Employment
| Jacksonville | 1,180 |
| Florida | 12,430 |
Exactly 1,180 of Florida's 12,430 fire science professionals work in Jacksonville. Between 2006 and 2010, in Jacksonville, there has been a 84% growth in the number of fire science professionals. As the employment for fire science professionals in Jacksonville has increased, overall employment in Jacksonville has also increased.
Jacksonville Vs. Florida Fire Science employment growth
| 9,790 | 11,240 | 10,610 | 12,000 | 12,430 |
| 640 | 700 | 660 | 1,020 | 1,180 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Florida
- Dark Yellow: Jacksonville
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Jacksonville
| $45,480 | $54,967 | $58,437 | $56,165 | $49,183 |
| $36,480 | $37,690 | $39,090 | $39,460 | $41,030 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Jacksonville
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, salaries for fire science professionals have increased. Jacksonville fire science professionals made $49,183 per year, on average, in 2010. Fire science professionals in Jacksonville made a yearly average salary of $45,480, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Jacksonville.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Jacksonville
10th percentile |
$30,523 |
25th percentile |
$39,670 |
50th percentile |
$48,203 |
75th percentile |
$57,730 |
90th percentile |
$70,557 |
Fire science professionals make a median salary of $48,203 per year in Jacksonville. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 131%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $30,523 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $70,557 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Jacksonville
Criminal Justice |
$44,944 |
Forestry |
$45,030 |
Fire Science |
$49,183 |
Construction Management |
$64,526 |
Public Administration |
$94,063 |
On average fire science professional salaries in Jacksonville are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Jacksonville
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Jacksonville's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Jacksonville
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in fire science offered by Jacksonville's fire science schools.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Jacksonville
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 8 |
Approximately 8 students graduated from fire science courses in 2010.