Fire Science/Fire-fighting

CIP 43.0203 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

176

274 total including inactive

States

Across 35 states

Graduates (2023)

3,976

Total completions

Fire Science/Fire-fighting is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 35 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Ohio and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$59,530

Firefighters

Job Growth

+3.4%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,350

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Firefighters. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $11,700, and the work is primarily outdoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,474 (87.4%)

Female: 502 (12.6%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 3,537 (89.0%)

Associate: 439 (11.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Conventional

Enterprising

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Coordination

♦ Active Listening

♦ Writing

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Achievement

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others?

Do you value service orientation?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.