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- School Code: 399100
- Phone: (864) 294-2000
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93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,573Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Fire Science Degree
The fire science program at Greenville Technical College prepares students for careers as firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first line supervisors, or managers of firefighters. The program focuses on the duties of firefighters. Program courses include: firefighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations, and laws and regulations. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer fire science degrees.
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Greenville Technical College
3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC
To help you move towards a successful career, you need to have technical knowledge and skills. Aiming to provide these skills, Greenville Technical College came into being. The college provides high-quality learning opportunities at affordable prices.
Greenville Tech is a four-campus college which covers the Greenville County and could be easily spotted by people who live and work nearby.
Jewel to the crown of Greenville Technical College is the corporate and career development center. This center caters to the needs of both the corporate and the career oriented set who want to excel and exceed. Once you are a part of this college, you get access to a variety of on job training to develop the skills required. You can get specialized professional certificates and can attend programs for skills improvement all year round.
The college also provides training on demand. The highlights of training are in the sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, environment safety and hospitality.
If you take a look at academics of the Greenville Technical College, you will find it attractive, boosted and most apt for you to pursue courses of your interest. You can choose from skill-specific certificates, focused diplomas, and associate degrees along with plenty of short-term continuing education options too. There are more than 100 programs provided by the college in the academic disciplines of arts and sciences, technologies, business and public service and heath science and nursing.
Students Enrolled in the Fire Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Greenville Technical College has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 1 |
| Associate's Degree | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
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 Science program at Greenville Technical 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.
Municipal Firefighters
Description
Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, municipal firefighters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.62
- Average Annual Salary: $34570
Fire Inspectors
Description
Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, fire inspectors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Total Employment: 100
- Average Hourly Rate: $19.40
- Average Annual Salary: $40340
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Description
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.1% from 2014 to 2024
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 give an overview of the candidates Greenville Technical College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Greenville Technical College may provide services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care