Fire Protection at Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 44 graduates a year
Pima Community College graduates in fire protection earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pima Community College Compares for Fire Protection
All 37 colleges reporting fire protection earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $82,343 | $80,901 | #1 | $77,935 |
| 2 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $81,940 | $74,560 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $77,923 | $70,905 | #9 | — |
| 4 | Aims Community College Greeley, CO | $77,127 | $72,129 | #7 | $44,470 |
| 5 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $72,823 | $77,511 | #2 | $49,810 |
| 6 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $70,194 | $74,908 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Shasta College Redding, CA | $70,119 | $63,804 | #18 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $69,864 | $74,361 | #5 | $55,829 |
| 9 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $69,090 | $73,537 | #6 | $50,331 |
| 10 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $68,944 | $62,735 | #19 | $46,660 |
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| 23 | Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO | $58,358 | $54,576 | #33 | — |
| 24 | Hill College Hillsboro, TX | $58,234 | $59,207 | #26 | $33,190 |
| 25 | Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center Choctaw, OK | $57,453 | $64,506 | #17 | — |
| 26 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $56,270 | $57,818 | #28 | $35,059 |
| 27 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $56,144 | $57,082 | #29 | $39,283 |
| 28 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $56,042 | $60,089 | #25 | $48,321 |
| 29 | Great Plains Technology Center Lawton, OK | $55,733 | $62,575 | #20 | — |
Other Fire Protection Credentials at Pima Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $68,557 | — |
Other Majors at Pima Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $73,427 | $53,544 | #34 of 176 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $66,531 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $66,324 | $47,205 | #141 of 757 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $65,151 | $37,826 | #37 of 319 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $64,816 | — | #8 of 46 |
| Ground Transportation | $46,345 | — | #78 of 103 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $46,305 | $38,681 | #244 of 290 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,589 | — | #91 of 120 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $40,388 | $26,087 | #49 of 332 |
| Social Work | $34,968 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $34,908 | $30,399 | #284 of 496 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $32,909 | — | #36 of 51 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,071 | — | #8 of 11 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | $27,705 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pima Community College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,059 one year after graduating and $56,270 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pima Community College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Pima Community College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Pima Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for fire protection ($62,436).
← All data for Pima Community College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.