# Methodist University: Fire Protection (bachelor's)

Fayetteville, NC. IPEDS 198969, CIP 43.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/methodist-university/majors/fire-protection

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,637
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,649 (U.S. median for this major: $80,497 across 15 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,750)
- Rank in NC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$26,848

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,649 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,371 | $88,818 | 4.4 years |
| 30-48k | $23,073 | $100,598 | 5.0 years |
| 48-75k | $21,328 | $92,990 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $27,698 | $120,763 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $30,453 | $132,775 | 6.6 years |

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

## Fire Protection at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville State University | $73,969 | $15,777 | $7,892 | 39% |
| Methodist University | $53,649 | $27,000 | $24,704 | 44% |

## 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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