Each year, in Tennessee, an average of 42 students graduate with credentials in fire science. If you too are interested in studying fire science, Tennessee has 3 fire science schools from which you can choose. You can expect to pay an average of $2,956 per year in tuition for a certificate in fire science in Tennessee state.
The largest fire science school in Tennessee, by student population is Volunteer State Community College. It is located in Gallatin. Approximately 26 students graduated with a fire science certificate from Volunteer State Community College in 2009, which is 62% of the total state fire science graduates for that year. Tuition at Volunteer State Community College, was $2,929 per year in 2010.
A majority of fire science graduates choose to work as fire science professionals. The job outlook for fire science professionals in Tennessee is average. An estimated 1,020 fire science professionals are in Tennessee state. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 9%, or to 1,120 fire science professionals.
If you work as a fire science professional in Tennessee, your yearly salary can range from less than $33,898 to more than $75,903. In Tennessee, fire science professionals make an average of $51,645 per year.
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Southwest Tennessee Community College
Address:
737 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Chattanooga State Community College
Address:
4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406-1097
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Volunteer State Community College
Address:
1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066-3188
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree