Fire Protection at Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 306 graduates a year
Santa Ana College graduates in fire protection earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Santa Ana 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 |
| 11 | Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX | $68,097 | $69,235 | #11 | $55,778 |
| 12 | McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL | $67,833 | $66,645 | #12 | — |
| 13 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $67,238 | $61,182 | #22 | — |
Other Fire Protection Credentials at Santa Ana College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $53,847 | $74,290 | — |
Other Majors at Santa Ana College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | $68,633 | $45,864 | #6 of 365 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $57,369 | $36,380 | #80 of 319 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,282 | — | #15 of 101 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $55,898 | — | #2 of 104 |
| International Business | $54,920 | — | #6 of 6 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,100 | — | #65 of 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,753 | $27,782 | #41 of 100 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,662 | $28,200 | #48 of 637 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $36,584 | $23,863 | #13 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Santa Ana College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,660 one year after graduating and $68,944 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Santa Ana College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Santa Ana College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Santa Ana College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for fire protection ($62,436).
← All data for Santa Ana 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.