Fire Protection at Fresno City College
Fresno, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 73 graduates a year
Fresno City College graduates in fire protection earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Fresno City 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 |
Other Majors at Fresno City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $65,745 | — | #6 of 46 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $59,148 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,190 | — | #35 of 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,823 | — | #72 of 120 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,805 | — | #29 of 42 |
| Human Services | $45,801 | — | #1 of 12 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $43,563 | — | #41 of 58 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,925 | — | #148 of 496 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $37,112 | $33,838 | #217 of 637 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $35,848 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,152 | — | #41 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fresno City College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn $81,940 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fresno City College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Fresno City College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Fresno City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for fire protection ($62,436).
← All data for Fresno City 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.