Fire Protection: associate's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of fire protection graduates (associate's degree) one year after graduation, at 16 colleges. National median: $57,408, rising to $74,290 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Shore Community College | MA | $90,849 | $87,731 | — |
| 2 | Columbia Southern University | AL | $86,739 | $88,114 | $10,027 |
| 3 | Waldorf University | IA | $78,411 | $90,602 | — |
| 4 | Utah Valley University | UT | $78,096 | $78,436 | $10,500 |
| 5 | Purdue University Global | IN | $71,279 | $81,259 | $21,278 |
| 6 | Pikes Peak State College | CO | $69,030 | $73,831 | — |
| 7 | American Public University System | WV | $62,638 | $77,650 | — |
| 8 | Lakes Region Community College | NH | $57,408 | — | — |
| 9 | Ivy Tech Community College | IN | $56,579 | — | — |
| 10 | Vincennes University | IN | $49,533 | $64,879 | — |
| 11 | Hutchinson Community College | KS | $48,353 | $63,072 | — |
| 12 | Mt San Antonio College | CA | $46,120 | $74,354 | — |
| 13 | Spokane Community College | WA | $45,744 | — | — |
| 14 | College of Southern Nevada | NV | $43,081 | $64,487 | — |
| 15 | Honolulu Community College | HI | $41,414 | $70,582 | — |
| 16 | Valencia College | FL | $39,588 | $61,605 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do fire protection graduates earn?
The median college reports $57,408 in earnings one year after a associate's degree in fire protection and $74,290 four years after. The highest is $90,849 at North Shore Community College.
How much student debt do fire protection graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $10,500 at the typical college.