Fire Science Schools
In Phoenix, Arizona
In Phoenix, there are 3 fire science schools where fire science faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of fire science and fire science education in Phoenix, which includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
- Masters degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Fire Science Employment
| Phoenix | 2,780 |
| Arizona | 4,050 |
Of the 4,050 fire science professionals employed in Arizona, 2,780 work in Phoenix. The number of fire science professionals in Phoenix has shrunk by 11% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Phoenix has increased.
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Fire Science employment growth
| 4,500 | 2,830 | 3,790 | 4,500 | 4,050 |
| 3,110 | 3,310 | 2,860 | 3,350 | 2,780 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Phoenix
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Phoenix
| $60,743 | $63,555 | $66,238 | $62,082 | $62,705 |
| $37,130 | $38,360 | $40,110 | $41,930 | $43,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Phoenix
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Phoenix
In Phoenix, salaries for fire science professionals have increased. In 2010 Phoenix fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $62,705. Fire science professionals in Phoenix made a yearly average salary of $60,743, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Phoenix.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Phoenix
10th percentile |
$42,298 |
25th percentile |
$50,962 |
50th percentile |
$61,715 |
75th percentile |
$75,070 |
90th percentile |
$86,325 |
Phoenix fire science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $61,715. The 10% of fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,298 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 104% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Phoenix
Criminal Justice |
$45,142 |
Forestry |
$57,878 |
Fire Science |
$62,705 |
Construction Management |
$67,034 |
Public Administration |
$105,917 |
On average fire science professionals in Phoenix earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Phoenix.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Phoenix
Many of Phoenix's fire science professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited fire science schools in the city.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Phoenix
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
4 |
| Total | 8 |
Phoenix's fire science schools offer 8 fire science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Phoenix
associate |
34 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
53 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
70 |
| Total | 157 |
In 2010 approximately 157 students graduated from fire science courses.