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Fire Science Degree
The fire science program at Hill 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 Texas colleges that offer fire science degrees.
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Hill College (TVCC)
100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, TX
Hill College is located in the town of Hillsboro, Texas, situated well within easy driving distance of both Waco and the capital city of Austin. This Southern institute of higher learning serves nearly 4500 students. The student body demographics at Hill College consist of about 1800 students with a full load of courses, and approximately 2700 part-time students.
Students can attain their Associates Degrees in many of Hill College’s diverse programs. Hill College boasts a wide variety of academic programs and majors for prospective students, including offerings in the fields of general agricultural business and management, system networking LAN and WAN management, salon and beauty salon management, elementary education and teaching. Students will also find Hill’s traditional department of transfers very helpful in continuing their educational needs.
Hill College offers its students many clubs, like the Phi Theta Kappa membership, and many activities to participate in, like sporting events.
Dorms are available on campus and Hill College’s tuition is low, with yearly costs estimated at $1850 for in-state students, and $2250 for out of state students. Financial aid is available, along with Pell grants and scholarships.
In addition to their offered courses, Hill College offers an impressive roster of varsity sports programs for students. No matter what an athlete's sport of choice may be, you are likely to find it listed among the college's eleven varieties of athletic pursuits, which include more common choices such as baseball, basketball, and softball. For those with more unique tastes in their athletics, Hill College has golf, volleyball, and even rodeo!
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Students Enrolled in the Fire Science Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TVCC has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 44 |
| Associate's Degree | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 43 |
| Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 3 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Multiple Races | 6 |
| 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
Upon completion of the Fire Science program at TVCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
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
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 information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students TVCC 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 alumni, Hill College may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Hill College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Rodeo