Fire Protection at Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 25 graduates a year
Modesto Junior College graduates in fire protection earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Modesto Junior 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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| 29 | Great Plains Technology Center Lawton, OK | $55,733 | $62,575 | #20 | — |
| 30 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL | $55,414 | $58,981 | #27 | — |
| 31 | McLennan Community College Waco, TX | $55,259 | $56,182 | #30 | $47,467 |
| 32 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $53,962 | $49,102 | #35 | $50,364 |
| 33 | Great Oaks Career Campuses Cincinnati, OH | $51,923 | $55,410 | #31 | $41,349 |
| 34 | Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Canfield, OH | $51,914 | $55,400 | #32 | — |
| 35 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $49,177 | $51,728 | #34 | — |
Other Majors at Modesto Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $50,574 | — | #542 of 757 |
| Real Estate | $46,206 | — | #6 of 11 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $39,886 | — | #105 of 637 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,531 | $25,984 | #77 of 100 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,998 | $15,819 | #38 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Modesto Junior College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,364 one year after graduating and $53,962 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Modesto Junior College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Modesto Junior College ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #35 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Modesto Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for fire protection ($62,436).
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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.