Fire Science Schools
In Tacoma, Washington
Fire Science faculty can choose to work at only one fire science school in Tacoma. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in fire science in the city of Tacoma, which encompasses fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Tacoma Vs. Washington Fire Science Employment
| Tacoma | 250 |
| Washington | 3,180 |
Exactly 250 of Washington State's 3,180 fire science professionals work in Tacoma. Between 2006 and 2010, in Tacoma, there has been a 31% decline in the number of fire science professionals. As the number of fire science professionals in Tacoma has decreased, overall employment in Tacoma has increased.
Tacoma Vs. Washington Fire Science employment growth
| 3,540 | 3,950 | 3,520 | 3,540 | 3,180 |
| 360 | 270 | 260 | 230 | 250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Tacoma
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Tacoma
| $58,190 | $77,960 | $84,100 | $88,410 | $68,865 |
| $40,140 | $41,570 | $43,330 | $44,480 | $45,620 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Tacoma
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Tacoma
As the number of fire science professionals in Tacoma has shrunk, salaries for fire science professionals have increased. In 2010 fire science professionals in Tacoma reportedly earned an average salary of $68,865 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, fire science professionals in Tacoma made an average salary of $58,190 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Tacoma.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Tacoma
10th percentile |
$53,280 |
25th percentile |
$59,180 |
50th percentile |
$65,560 |
75th percentile |
$76,550 |
90th percentile |
$95,455 |
Fire science professionals in Tacoma earn a median salary of $65,560 per year. The 10% of fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $53,280 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $95,455 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Tacoma
Criminal Justice |
$55,283 |
Fire Science |
$68,865 |
Forestry |
$74,570 |
Construction Management |
$74,984 |
Public Administration |
$111,600 |
Fire science professional salaries in Tacoma are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Tacoma
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Tacoma's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Tacoma
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 3 |
Tacoma's fire science schools offer 3 fire science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Tacoma
associate |
36 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
24 |
| Total | 60 |
In 2010 approximately 60 students completed fire science courses.