Fire Science Schools
In Jersey City, New Jersey
Fire Science faculty can choose to work at only one fire science school in Jersey City. The trends in Jersey City'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 bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Jersey City Vs. New Jersey Fire Science Employment
| Jersey City | 4,120 |
| New Jersey | 5,560 |
Exactly 4,120 of the 5,560 fire science professionals employed in New Jersey, work in Jersey City. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of fire science professionals in Jersey City has grown by 57%. As the employment for fire science professionals in Jersey City has increased, overall employment in Jersey City has also increased.
Jersey City Vs. New Jersey Fire Science employment growth
| 5,250 | 4,840 | 5,090 | 5,380 | 5,560 |
| 2,620 | 3,710 | 6,740 | 4,030 | 4,120 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Jersey City
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Jersey City
| $59,135 | $56,493 | $65,383 | $61,047 | $73,278 |
| $50,840 | $52,790 | $54,850 | $56,250 | $57,170 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Jersey City
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Jersey City
As the number of fire science professionals in Jersey City has grown, salaries for fire science professionals have also increased. In 2010 fire science professionals in Jersey City reportedly earned an average salary of $73,278 per year. Fire science professionals in Jersey City made a yearly average salary of $59,135, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Jersey City.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Jersey City
10th percentile |
$51,422 |
25th percentile |
$59,088 |
50th percentile |
$69,440 |
75th percentile |
$87,498 |
90th percentile |
$104,398 |
Fire science professionals in Jersey City make a median yearly salary of $69,440. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 103%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $51,422 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $104,398 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Jersey City
Criminal Justice |
$55,605 |
Fire Science |
$73,278 |
Construction Management |
$84,798 |
Forestry |
$100,320 |
Public Administration |
$115,508 |
Fire science professional salaries in Jersey City are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Jersey City
Many of Jersey City's fire science professionals are graduates of the only accredited fire science school in the city.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Jersey City
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in fire science offered by Jersey City's fire science school.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Jersey City
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
22 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 22 |
In 2010 approximately 22 students completed fire science courses.