Each year, in Nebraska, an average of 33 students graduate with credentials in fire science. Nebraska has 4 fire science schools to choose from, if you are interested in studying fire science. Yearly tuition at fire science schools in Nebraska for a certificate in fire science is $3,401 per year.
Southeast Community College Area is the largest fire science school in the state of Nebraska, based on number of students. It is located in Lincoln. In 2009, a reported 21 students graduated with a fire science certificate from Southeast Community College Area. This was 64% of the total fire science graduates in Nebraska for that year. If you decide to attend Southeast Community College Area, you can expect to pay approximately $2,160 per year to earn your certificate in fire science.
A majority of fire science graduates choose to work as fire science professionals. The job outlook for fire science professionals in Nebraska is not very good. An estimated 430 fire science professionals are in Nebraska state. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 7%, or to 470 fire science professionals.
If you work as a fire science professional in Nebraska, your yearly salary can range from less than $43,870 to more than $72,420. Fire Science Professionals in Nebraska earn a median yearly salary of $54,510.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Address:
14th and R St, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Metropolitan Community College Area
Address:
30 & Fort Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68111-1610
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Southeast Community College Area
Address:
301south 68th Street Place, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510-2449
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Mid-Plains Community College
Address:
1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Nebraska 69101
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree