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FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

22:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

32

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,784

Average 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 New Mexico colleges that offer fire prevention degrees.

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Dona Ana Community College

Also known as NMSU-Dona Ana

Lower Point Road, State Road 371, Crownpoint, NM

Dona Ana Community College is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is a large college with a student base from 5,000 to 10,000. DACC established in 1973.

Currently the college offers 37 academic and degree programs. The college offers associate degree and certificate programs in business management, dental hygiene, medical services and much more. Get the complete list of available courses here: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/programs-alpha.

The college helps to improve your employability skills by offering quality courses which are industry based. Students are trained in relevant skills and career fields that help them to find jobs easily in the industry.

The school facilitates the working population to advance their studies further by providing a flexible class schedule which helps those under work pressure to pursue education at a convenient pace which most fits them .You have the option of pursuing your education online. If you want to take the benefit of using your off time to study enroll for the evening or weekend classes.

The college offers on campus housing facilities. Co-ed dorms are also available. So are exclusive men and women’s dorms.

The cost of in state tuition fees was $1,848.00 and that of out-of–state were $4,872.00 in 2012-2013.Boarding and other expenses are extra. A big motivation to apply at DACC is that 96% of the students here receive financial aid for education.

The college has a 44:56, male/female ratio and offers an excellent demographic mix.

DACC aims at providing a responsive and dynamic learning environment to its students and supports them not only by meeting their educational needs but also by developing them to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.

Students Enrolled in the Fire Prevention Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NMSU-Dona Ana offers an associate's degree program in fire prevention.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male6
Female0

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic3
White2
Multiple Races1

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 Dona Ana Community 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

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

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 students NMSU-Dona Ana accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Dona Ana Community College may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance