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Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation Schools in Colorado
In 2021-2022, 30 students earned their Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation degrees in CO.
Education Levels of Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation Majors in Colorado
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Associate Degree | 17 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 13 |
Gender Distribution
In Colorado, a wildland/forest firefighting and investigation major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of wildland/forest firefighting and investigation majors in Colorado is as follows:
- Asian: 0.0%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
- White: 73.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 6.7%

Jobs for Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation Grads in Colorado
5,640 people in the state and 323,700 in the nation are employed in jobs related to wildland/forest firefighting and investigation.

Wages for Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation Jobs in Colorado
In this state, wildland/forest firefighting and investigation grads earn an average of $43,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,610.

Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation Careers in CO
Some of the careers wildland/forest firefighting and investigation majors go into include:
Job Title | CO Job Growth | CO Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | 17% | $39,520 |
Firefighters | 13% | $59,090 |
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