Fire Science Schools
In Los Angeles, California
There is only one fire science school in Los Angeles for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in fire science in the city of Los Angeles, which encompasses fire science training at the fire science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Los Angeles Vs. California Fire Science Employment
| Los Angeles | 2,860 |
| California | 14,860 |
Exactly 2,860 of the 14,860 fire science professionals employed in California, work in Los Angeles. The number of fire science professionals in Los Angeles has grown by 28% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for fire science professionals in Los Angeles has increased, overall employment in Los Angeles has also increased.
Los Angeles Vs. California Fire Science employment growth
| 15,450 | 17,100 | 17,500 | 15,980 | 14,860 |
| 2,240 | 2,750 | 5,240 | 3,340 | 2,860 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Los Angeles
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Los Angeles
| $55,685 | $69,237 | $72,823 | $76,463 | $65,830 |
| $43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Los Angeles
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Los Angeles
Salaries for fire science professionals in Los Angeles have increased. In 2010 Los Angeles fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $65,830. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for fire science professionals in Los Angeles was $55,685 per year. The growth in the salary of fire science professionals in Los Angeles is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Los Angeles
10th percentile |
$42,185 |
25th percentile |
$54,190 |
50th percentile |
$66,220 |
75th percentile |
$78,295 |
90th percentile |
$89,005 |
Los Angeles fire science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $66,220. The 10% of fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,185 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 111% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Los Angeles
Criminal Justice |
$46,337 |
Forestry |
$50,485 |
Fire Science |
$65,830 |
Construction Management |
$78,310 |
Public Administration |
$117,033 |
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Many of Los Angeles' fire science professionals are graduates of the only accredited fire science school in the city.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Los Angeles
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Los Angeles' fire science school offers one fire science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Los Angeles
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
33 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 33 |
Approximately 33 students graduated from fire science courses in 2010.