Fire Science Schools
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
There are 2 fire science schools in Philadelphia for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the fire science academic community in Philadelphia, and the future trends. Academia in fire science includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
- Bachelors degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Fire Science Employment
| Philadelphia | 1,990 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,430 |
Exactly 1,990 of Pennsylvania's 5,430 fire science professionals work in Philadelphia. The number of fire science professionals in Philadelphia has grown by 66% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of fire science professionals in Philadelphia has increased, overall employment in Philadelphia has also increased.
Philadelphia Vs. Pennsylvania Fire Science employment growth
| 4,410 | 4,490 | 5,060 | 4,940 | 5,430 |
| 1,200 | 1,910 | 2,310 | 1,750 | 1,990 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Philadelphia
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Philadelphia
| $49,067 | $53,830 | $54,433 | $51,597 | $53,690 |
| $43,010 | $44,460 | $46,450 | $48,340 | $49,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Philadelphia
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Philadelphia
Salaries for fire science professionals in Philadelphia have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $53,690 per year was earned by fire science professionals in Philadelphia. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for fire science professionals in Philadelphia was $49,067 per year. The growth in the salary of fire science professionals in Philadelphia is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Philadelphia
10th percentile |
$33,243 |
25th percentile |
$43,920 |
50th percentile |
$53,520 |
75th percentile |
$60,970 |
90th percentile |
$75,017 |
Fire science professionals in Philadelphia make a median yearly salary of $53,520. The 10% of fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $33,243 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $75,017 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Philadelphia
Forestry |
$49,860 |
Criminal Justice |
$52,019 |
Fire Science |
$53,690 |
Construction Management |
$73,390 |
Public Administration |
$117,137 |
On average fire science professionals in Philadelphia earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Philadelphia.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Philadelphia
Many of Philadelphia's fire science professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited fire science schools in the city.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia's fire science schools.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Philadelphia
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
7 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 8 |
In 2010 approximately 8 students completed fire science courses.