# Fire Protection (bachelor's degree)

CIP 43.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/fire-protection

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $80,497 across 15 colleges (middle half $72,228–$97,967); median federal debt $25,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Criminal Justice And Fire Protection: median $56,702 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officers | 14% | $76,250 | 3.5% |
| Security Guards And Gambling Surveillance Officers | 3% | $38,050 | 0.9% |
| Correctional Officers And Jailers | 2% | $58,940 | -7.4% |
| Other Managers | 2% | not reported | — |
| Probation Officers And Correctional Treatment Specialists | 2% | $66,270 | 3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers | 2% | $48,520 | -3.7% |
| Paralegals And Legal Assistants | 2% | $62,890 | -0.3% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AL | — | $52,473 (131) |
| AZ | — | $60,915 (247) |
| CA | — | $60,915 (1102) |
| CO | — | $61,101 (223) |
| CT | — | $68,015 (192) |
| FL | — | $51,391 (730) |
| GA | — | $47,226 (345) |
| IL | — | $62,946 (506) |
| IN | — | $52,473 (245) |
| KY | — | $43,656 (188) |
| LA | — | $50,274 (128) |
| MA | — | $65,991 (449) |
| MD | — | $67,032 (278) |
| MI | — | $55,860 (404) |
| MN | — | $62,049 (221) |
| MO | — | $56,977 (214) |
| NC | — | $52,503 (465) |
| NJ | — | $63,680 (640) |
| NV | — | $50,274 (126) |
| NY | — | $59,662 (975) |
| OH | — | $57,276 (391) |
| OK | — | $47,730 (111) |
| PA | — | $61,101 (633) |
| SC | — | $50,375 (191) |
| TN | — | $52,473 (230) |
| TX | — | $55,860 (1007) |
| VA | — | $65,628 (470) |
| WA | — | $65,628 (230) |
| WI | — | $58,657 (175) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Florida (FL): $97,839

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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