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- School Code: 125900
- Phone: (209) 946-2011
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
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94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
29:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$1,133Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
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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 California colleges that offer fire prevention degrees.
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Palo Verde College (Pacific)
3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA
If you want to get started in school, but aren't ready to shell out $7,500 a year, Palo Verde College may be the place for you. Located in Riverside County in Southern California, PVC offers California residents a less expensive start. Counselors will assist you in obtaining a two-year Associate in Science degree or transfer to a California State school, the University of California, or a private institution.
Classes are less than $50 per unit for in-state students and about $100 for Arizona residents because of a special Guest Agreement. Out of state students will pay around $230 per unit. Most classes are 3 or 4 units and tuition is collected at the beginning of each semester.
PVC is located near the Arizona/California border where the temperature tops 90°(f) most days. PVC is situated in the Sonoran Desert near the Colorado River. The school opened in 1947 with just 17 students and as of the latest reporting date, there were over 2,600.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services helps to retain high-risk students such as those who have language or economic handicaps and those who have made previous unsuccessful attempts by motivating them and offering various methods of assistance.
These programs help to break down some of the barriers to education; they offer child care, meal assistance, as well as additional help in transferring to a four-year school and much more.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Fire Prevention program at Pacific, 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.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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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
- Stockton-Lodi, CA
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Hourly Rate: $40.12
- Average Annual Salary: $83450
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 you an idea of the students Palo Verde College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Palo Verde College may provide services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Assistance to find work