Make a difference in the world as a Fire Protection Engineer!

Prospective Students

The University of Maryland offers the only ABET-accredited undergraduate program in Fire Protection Engineering in the country. Our small class sizes allow students to get to know each other, receive personal academic advising support, and develop relationships with our faculty that last beyond graduation. In addition to a fundamental engineering education, students take coursework in fire detection and notification, smoke control, fire suppression, structural protection, life safety, fire dynamics, fire modeling and more!

First Year Applicants Transfer Applicants

Ashlynne Orcurto offers insight into the FPE programs and environment.

Why Fire Protection Engineering?

50+

Scholarships available for undergraduate FPE students

100%

Job placement at the time of graduation

$83K

Average starting salary for recent graduates

Fire protection engineers are in high demand, with job opportunities available all over Maryland and the world. There are typically three open entry-level fire protection engineer positions for every student who graduates from our program. Our graduates’ employers include consulting firms, large corporations and government agencies. We have one of the closest-knit, most supportive alumni networks around, and our alumni come back to recruit our students every year.

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Beyond the Classroom

Conduct Research

Our laboratory facilities provide on-campus undergraduate and graduate students with exposure to standardized ASTM test procedures and fire dynamics investigations.

Study Abroad

Get prepared to compete in a global economy and workforce.

Keystone Courses

On-campus freshmen participate in an applied engineering project.

Get Involved with Student Societies

Connect with fire protection engineers in the field through the Salamander FPE Honorary Society and the UMD Student Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

Top-Notch Location

Near Washington, DC and Baltimore, opportunities are unparalleled.

Exclusive Networks

Enjoy interactions with leading fire protection engineering firms.

Visits are Encouraged!

Fire Protection Engineering Information Sessions (offered on-campus and virtually)
Clark School of Engineering Information Sessions and Tours
University of Maryland Campus Tour

Prospective undergraduate students and their families are invited to schedule a Fire Protection Engineering department tour throughout the year. In the Fall and Spring semesters, shadow visits with our student ambassadors are also available. Schedule a visit by emailing the department at enfp@umd.edu.