Fire Protection Associate Degrees
There are 391 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Fire Protection.
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Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 15,202 students earned theirFire Protection majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fire Protection at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,169 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,885 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,749 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,488 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Fire Protection Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Fire Protection of $64,817 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,281 |
| 4 years | $64,817 |
| 5 years | $72,249 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Fire Protection majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Fire Protection Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 486 colleges that offer a associate degree in Fire Protection. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Fire Protection students seeking a associate degree is Columbia Southern University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,587 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Hondo College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 219 associate degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Red Rocks Community College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 190 associate degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 186 associate degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 171 associate degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palomar College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 168 associate degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
First Coast Technical College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moreno Valley College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their associate degree in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fire Protection Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 9,863 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 3,350 |
| Fire Services Administration | 1,709 |
| Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation | 88 |
| Fire Protection, Other | 70 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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