# Anna Maria College: Fire Protection (bachelor's)

Paxton, MA. IPEDS 164492, CIP 43.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/anna-maria-college/majors/fire-protection

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $81,637
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $110,044 (U.S. median for this major: $80,497 across 15 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,875 (U.S. median $25,750)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$29,547

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $110,044 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,554 | $110,138 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $24,373 | $105,048 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $25,366 | $109,327 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $27,627 | $119,072 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $33,305 | $143,545 | 2.0 years |

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

## Fire Protection at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria College | $110,044 | $22,875 | $28,333 | 46% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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