Fire Science Degree

The fire science program at Southwestern Adventist University 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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Southwestern Adventist University (Texas State)

601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX

Southwestern Adventist University is a nonprofit private institution located in Keene, TX and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The low student to teacher ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the smaller enrollment, approximately 800 students, maintained by Southwestern Adventist University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Southwestern Adventist University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at swau.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $19,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,700. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

Students should visit the Southwestern Adventist University website to get a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.

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

Salary & Wages

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $52810

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

• Austin-Round Rock, TX
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $72580

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).