Fire Protection Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Fire Protection is offered at 391 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Fire Protection.
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Education Levels of Fire Protection Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15,202 people 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 | 3,885 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,749 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 7,488 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Fire Protection Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 Master’s Degrees
There are 486 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,587 people received their master's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Ana College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master'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.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 287 master's degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 255 people received their master's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Hondo College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 244 master's degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their master's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 219 master'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.
Palm Beach State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 219 master's degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master'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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 186 people received their master's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 177 master'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.
Lone Star College System comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 173 master's degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master'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.
Palomar College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 168 master's degrees in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 166 master'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.
Allan Hancock College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 146 master'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.
San Antonio College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
First Coast Technical College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moreno Valley College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fire Protection. This school awarded 133 master'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.
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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