Fire Science Degree

The fire science program at San Juan 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 New Mexico colleges that offer fire science degrees.

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San Juan College (SJC)

921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, NM

The main campus of San Juan College is located on the north side of Farmington, New Mexico, consisting of 15 main campus buildings and five off-site facilities. Their mission is “to inspire and support life-long learning to achieve personal and community goals by providing quality education, services, and cultural enrichment.”

With many of their programs easily transferring to four-year institutions, San Juan College offers over 119 academic undergraduate programs and majors.

Academic Schools and Continuing Education:

• School of Business
• School of Energy
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Humanities
• School of Science, Math, and Engineering
• School of Trades and Technology
• Center for Community Engagement

Tuition for New Mexico Residents is $41 per credit hour + additional student and technology fees—for non-residents tuition is $105 per credit hour + additional student and technology fees. Some certification programs and Associate of Applied Science degrees such as Nursing, Cosmetology, and Dental Hygiene, may have additional fees.

Student services at San Juan College consist of the Advising and Counseling Center, as well as programs such as EDGE (academic, career, and financial advisement) and other student activities for amusement and recreation.

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Students Enrolled in the Fire Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Juan College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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).