Fire Protection Undergraduate Certificates
There are 391 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate 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 (this page) | 1,169 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,885 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,749 |
| Master’s Degree | 7,488 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Fire Protection Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificates
There are 486 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,587 undergraduate certificates 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.
Santa Ana College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. This school awarded 420 undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. This school awarded 255 undergraduate certificates 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.
Rio Hondo College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 244 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Victor Valley College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Palm Beach State College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 219 undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. This school awarded 186 undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Valencia College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. This school awarded 168 undergraduate certificates 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.
Oxnard College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. During the most recent year for which we have data, 166 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Allan Hancock College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection. This school awarded 135 undergraduate certificates 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.
First Coast Technical College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 134 undergraduate certificates in Fire Protection in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moreno Valley College is a popular choice for Fire Protection majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fire Protection here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fire Protection Concentrations
| 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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