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Fire Services Administration

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

1,896

2025 · 41 schools

International share

0.2%

4 international students

Bachelor's degrees

1,569

0.1% international

Master's degrees

240

0.8% international

Overview

Fire Services Administration is a specialized field focusing on the management, leadership, and operational aspects of fire service organizations. This program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage fire departments, emergency services, and related agencies.

The curriculum typically includes courses in fire prevention, safety regulations, incident management, emergency response planning, and public administration. Students learn about the legal and ethical responsibilities of fire service professionals, as well as the importance of community outreach and education in fire safety.

In addition to theoretical knowledge, the program often emphasizes practical skills, such as risk assessment, disaster preparedness, and firefighting techniques. Students may also engage in simulations and real-world scenarios to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills under pressure.

Graduates of Fire Services Administration can pursue various career paths within the fire service, including positions as fire chiefs, emergency management directors, fire inspectors, and training officers. They may also find opportunities in related fields, such as public safety, risk management, and disaster response coordination.

Overall, this program is vital for those looking to make a significant impact in their communities by ensuring safety and effective emergency response. As fire service organizations continue to evolve, the demand for skilled administrators who can lead and innovate in this essential sector remains high.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 502% and the international share went from 1.0% to 0.2%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
76.2%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
5.2%
Other
12.4%
Intl.
0.2%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 41 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#148 California State University-Los Angeles California 36 0
#169 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Colorado 9 1
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 4 1
#191 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Oklahoma 21 1
#276 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Ohio 8 0
#288 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Illinois 57 0
#328 University of North Texas at Dallas Texas 4 0
#365 Liberty University Virginia 25 0
— Columbia Southern University Alabama 1,313 0
— Purdue University Global Indiana 88 1
— Waldorf University Iowa 47 0
— American Public University System West Virginia 43 0
— Eastern Oregon University Oregon 36 0
— Fayetteville State University North Carolina 27 0
— Salem State University Massachusetts 21 0
— CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York 19 0
— Metropolitan State University of Denver Colorado 16 0
— Western Illinois University Illinois 15 0
— Weatherford College Texas 13 0
— University of Wisconsin--Oshkosh Wisconsin 13 0
— Columbia Basin College Washington 10 0
— Eastern Kentucky University Kentucky 9 0
— Bossier Parish Community College Louisiana 8 0
— College of Southern Nevada Nevada 8 0
— Albany Technical College Georgia 7 0
— Chattahoochee Valley Community College Alabama 5 0
— Pima Community College Arizona 5 0
— Quinsigamond Community College Massachusetts 4 0
— West Georgia Technical College Georgia 3 0
— Lanier Technical College Georgia 3 0
— Bucks County Community College Pennsylvania 3 0
— Pierce College District Washington 3 0
— Lake Superior College Minnesota 2 0
— University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online New Hampshire 2 0
— Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin 2 0
— Atlanta Technical College Georgia 1 0
— Southern Crescent Technical College Georgia 1 0
— Savannah Technical College Georgia 1 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Managers, All Other 622,190 $73.99 $153,890
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 114,110 $34.64 $72,060
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers 99,140 $46.60 $96,930

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.