Fire Protection Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 391 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Fire Protection.
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Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 15,202 degrees were awarded toFire 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 | 3,885 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 1,749 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,488 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Fire Protection Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Fire Protection of $64,817 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Fire Protection Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 486 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia Southern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Fire Protection majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,587 bachelor's 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.
Santa Ana College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their bachelor's 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's 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.
Palm Beach State College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Red Rocks Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 190 bachelor's 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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 186 bachelor's 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.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 173 bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 172 bachelor's 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.
Valencia College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 171 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their bachelor's 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.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's 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 is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's 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.
First Coast Technical College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's 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 Majors to Study
| 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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