Fire Protection
American Public University System · Charles Town, WV
American Public University System offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Fire Protection. The Associate program, with 63 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $77,650 four years after completion, which is 64% above the national median for Fire Protection programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Managers, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers, and Fire Inspectors and Investigators. The median salary for Managers is $133,560.
Associate
Median Earnings (4yr)
$77,650
Completers
63
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$87,428
Completers
50
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
13
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $133,560 | Not reported | 589,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $86,220 | Not reported | 84,120 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $74,160 | Not reported | 14,200 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,060 | Not reported | 111,180 |
| Firefighters | $57,120 | 3% | 315,460 |
Show 1 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | $54,080 | Not reported | 2,270 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,400
Graduation Rate
55.2%
Total Enrollment
40,074
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College — $103,302
- Central Oregon Community College — $96,494
- Waldorf University — $90,602
- College of DuPage — $89,991
- Columbia Southern University — $88,114