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- School Code: 807300
- Phone: (602) 384-2555
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
72%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
21:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,899Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Fire Prevention Degree
By earning a college degree in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology, students will gain a deep knowledge in fire prevention technologies, prevention methodologies, procedures, and operating standards to minimize risk for all stakeholders. Get more details below including other Arizona colleges that offer fire prevention degrees.
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Butte College
350 W Washington St, Tempe, AZ
Butte College works to offer quality education at affordable prices. The college aims to prepare students for life-long learning by mastering the essential skills that will allow one to earn degrees and certificates and achieve the career of one's dreams. Butte College is located in Oroville, California. In-state tuition is only $46 per unit.
Butte College is located just over an hour from Sacramento. The college strives to be a leader in sustainability efforts.
Studying at Butte College is affordable and a great way to complete your first two years of college before transferring to a university. Butte College students have a strong track record when it comes to succeeding at a four year university. The College's transfer programs offer coursework that meet the general education requirements for the California State University system. When transferring, students will be well prepared for a rigorous academic program.
The college also has English as a Second Language program. Classes are offered in various locations. A vocational English as a Second Language program takes place at Community Employment Centers in Chico and Oroville in the morning.
Online courses are helping make a college education accessible to everyone. Every year Butte College increases the number of courses it offers online. Online courses are perfect for individuals with a full-time job or kids. Child care is also available for students who need it.
Students Enrolled in the Fire Prevention Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Butte College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Less Than One Year Certificate | 30 |
Associate's Degree | 36 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 57 |
Female | 9 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 2 |
Asian | 2 |
Hispanic | 20 |
White | 36 |
Multiple Races | 5 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Fire Prevention program at Butte College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors
Description
Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, municipal fire fighting and prevention supervisors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.10
- Average Annual Salary: $73010
Fire Investigators
Description
Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, fire investigators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.92
- Average Annual Salary: $66390
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Butte College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Butte College may offer services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball