Each year, in New Jersey, an average of 62 students graduate with credentials in fire science. If you too are interested in a career in fire science, New Jersey has 11 fire science schools for you to choose from. Tuition at New Jersey's fire science schools is approximately $3,916 per year for a certificate in fire science.
Located in Jersey City, New Jersey City University is the largest fire science school in New Jersey, based on student population. Approximately 22 students graduated with a fire science certificate from New Jersey City University in 2009, which is 35% of the total state fire science graduates for that year. In 2009, tuition at New Jersey City University, was approximately $8,988 per year.
A majority of those with an education in fire science pursue a career as a fire science professional. If after graduation, you are planning on working in New Jersey, it is important to know that the job outlook for fire science graduates in the state is good. There are currently an estimated 2,250 fire science professionals working in New Jersey. This number is projected to increase to 2,550 by the year 2018. This indicates a 13% change in the number of fire science professionals in New Jersey.
As a fire science professional in New Jersey you can expect to earn anywhere from less than $29,142 per year to more than $63,503 per year. But the median salary for fire science professionals earn $44,583 per year, in New Jersey.
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Camden County College
Address:
College Drive, Blackwood, New Jersey 08012
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Middlesex County College
Address:
2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08818-3050
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Union County College
Address:
1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford, New Jersey 07016-1599
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Ocean County College
Address:
College Drive, Toms River, New Jersey 08754-2001
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Burlington County College
Address:
601 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, Pemberton, New Jersey 08068-1599
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Mercer County Community College
Address:
1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, New Jersey 08550-3407
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Passaic County Community College
Address:
One College Blvd, Paterson, New Jersey 07505-1179
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
County College of Morris
Address:
214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, New Jersey 07869-2086
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
New Jersey City University
Address:
2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Sussex County Community College
Address:
One College Hill Road, Newton, New Jersey 07860
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Salem Community College
Address:
460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, New Jersey 08069-2799
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree