Gainful Employment Information for Fire Science (Online)

Waldorf College OPE ID: 001895

What can you do with a bachelor's degree in Fire Science?

Here are the U.S. Department of Labor's Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes for the occupations that this major prepares students to enter. We've also included links to occupational profiles on the U.S. Department of Labor's O*Net Web Site. For Fire Science, the Credential Code is 03. The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code is 43.0202 – Fire Services Administration

SOC Code
Occupations and Links to Occupational Profiles on the O*Net Website
33-1021.01 Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors: Fire Chief, Fire Captain, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Battalion Chief, Lieutenant Fire Fighter, Fire Marshal, Training Officer, Battalion Fire Chief, Shift Commander, Fire Suppression Captain;http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-1021.01
33-1021.02 Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors: Engine Boss, Fire Captain, Fire Management Officer, Squad Boss, Crew Boss, Firefighter Type One (FFT1), Forestry Technician, County Forest Ranger, Fire Hand Crew Boss, Fire Supervisor 1; http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-1021.02

What is the job placement rate for Waldorf Fire Science (Online Program) graduates?

How many graduates found a job in their chosen field or continued their education (graduate school or a bachelor’s degree in another academic major) within seven months of graduation?

Waldorf's first Fire Science graduates completed the program in 2011. No job data is yet available.

How long does it take to complete a bachelor's degree in Waldorf Fire Science (Online Program)
at Waldorf?

The normal timeframe for completing this program is four years. Our on-time graduation rate is based on program completion within four years.
Students may choose to take fewer courses per term, extending their timeframe for completing the program.

On-time graduation rate:      
2006-07: no graduates 2007-08: no graduates 2008-09: no graduates 2009-10: no graduates 2010-11: 100%

How much does it cost to complete a bachelor's degree in Fire Science (Online Program) at
Waldorf?

Program costs are calculated by taking this year’s tuition, fees and charges, and multiplying them by the four years expected to complete the program. Textbooks are provided at no cost through the Waldorf Book Grant as long as the student successfully completes the course. Students who do not successfully complete a course through which a Book Grant is used will be responsible for the return or cost of the course textbook(s). If textbooks are not suitable for return, the student will be responsible for the cost of the textbook, and Waldorf College may charge the credit card listed on the enrollment agreement. Actual tuition will depend upon on the current cost per credit at the time of each course enrollment. Transportation and personal expenses have been estimated by the Iowa College Student Aid Commission.

Domestic Students

Tuition: $27,000

Fees: $120

Transportation: $2,240

Personal Expenses: $0

TOTAL: $29,360

International Students

Tuition: $27,000

Fees: $145

Transportation: $2,240

Personal Expenses: $0

TOTAL: $29,385

 

How much do students borrow to complete a bachelor's degree in Waldorf Fire Science (Online
Program) at Waldorf?

In addition to grants and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, some graduates use loans to finance their education. The median debt for Waldorf
Fire Science (Online Program) graduates is:

Type of loan 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
Federal loans 0 0 0 $6,700
Private educational loans 0 0 0 0
Institution financing plan 0 0 0 0

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