Fire Science Schools In Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, there are 8 accredited schools where fire science classes faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of fire science and fire science training in Oklahoma, which includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
- Bachelors degree in Fire Science
- Masters degree in Fire Science
- PhD degree in Fire Science
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Professional Trends
Oklahoma Vs. National Fire Science Employment
| Oklahoma | 3,020 |
| National | 154,160 |
Of all of the fire science professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Oklahoma state.
Employment Growth for Fire science professionals In Oklahoma
| 2,440 | 2,340 | 2,350 | 1,360 | 3,020 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of fire science professionals is growing in Oklahoma. In 2010 there were 580 more fire science professionals working in Oklahoma than there were in 2006. This represents a 24% growth in the field. This growth is faster than the national trend for fire science professionals which shows a 8% increase in the number of fire science professionals working around the nation.
Fire Science VS. All Professions salaries in Oklahoma
| $42,506 | $50,538 | $51,780 | $46,818 | $48,060 |
| $38,070 | $39,720 | $40,527 | $41,574 | $42,968 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to fire science professionals are growing in Oklahoma. The mean salary for fire science professionals in 2006 was $42,506 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $48,060 per year.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Oklahoma
10th percentile |
$27,782 |
25th percentile |
$35,530 |
50th percentile |
$45,762 |
75th percentile |
$60,892 |
90th percentile |
$72,708 |
Thus, fire science professionals' salaries grew by 12% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 162% pay differential between the highest paid fire science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of fire science in Oklahoma.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Oklahoma
Construction Management |
$52,892 |
Criminal Justice |
$39,512 |
Fire Science |
$48,060 |
Forestry |
$49,486 |
Public Administration |
$71,932 |
In Oklahoma, fire science professionals earn, on average, less than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Fire Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oklahoma
associate |
6 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
4 |
| Total | 13 |
As the number of fire science professionals is increasing in Oklahoma state, the number of students graduating from the 8 accredited fire science schools in Oklahoma state is also increasing. In 2006 there were 153 fire science graduates from fire science courses in Oklahoma and in 2010 there were 172 graduates.
This represents a 12% increase in the number of fire science degree or certificate school graduates in Oklahoma state. A majority of these graduates, or 46%, graduated with a associate's degree in fire science.