Compare 15 Fire Protection. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $76,590. Top programs: $110,044+.
With top graduates earning $104,017, Fire Protection stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $35K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's Fire Protection program leads with graduates earning $104,017, well above the $69,653 average across all programs. Anna Maria College follows at $100,072, while Eastern Oregon University delivers $94,819—demonstrating that specialized programs at regional universities compete effectively regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 3.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Eastern Oregon achieves a 7.3% family burden when parent loans are included, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $104,017
Strong outcomes with 90% acceptance
3.2% payment burden | Excellent
7.3% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Anna Maria CollegePrivate | $110,044 | 67 | $25,000 | Excellent | $26,017 | Good |
| #2 | $108,135 | 36 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $98,019 | 8 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Good | |
| #4 | $92,632 | 44 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,500 | Excellent | |
| #5 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $83,807 | 87 | $14,750 | Excellent | $9,582 | Excellent |
| #6 | $80,497 | 64 | $22,500 | Excellent | $14,685 | Good | |
| #7 | University Of New HavenPrivate | $79,199 | 24 | $27,000 | Excellent | $54,414 | Challenging |
| #8 | $73,969 | 38 | $22,987 | Excellent | $8,791 | Good | |
| #9 | $72,228 | 37 | $11,000 | Excellent | $16,130 | Good | |
| #10 | $71,482 | 14 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $69,444 | 20 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,884 | Good | |
| #12 | $68,753 | 14 | $25,251 | Excellent | $20,764 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Methodist UniversityPrivate | $53,649 | 23 | $27,000 | Good | $36,335 | High |
| #14 | $47,260 | 14 | $23,250 | Manageable | $23,414 | High | |
| #15 | $39,729 | 32 | $13,000 | Good | $12,526 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
