Fire Protection at Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 86 graduates a year
Indian River State College graduates in fire protection earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Indian River State 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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| 14 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $66,689 | $70,982 | #8 | $46,698 |
| 15 | First Coast Technical College Saint Augustine, FL | $66,303 | $70,571 | #10 | — |
| 16 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $64,664 | $65,744 | #14 | $47,024 |
| 17 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $62,176 | $66,178 | #13 | $47,206 |
| 18 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $61,752 | $65,110 | #16 | $44,178 |
| 19 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $61,737 | $65,711 | #15 | $42,696 |
| 20 | Navarro College Corsicana, TX | $59,955 | $60,957 | #23 | — |
Other Fire Protection Credentials at Indian River State College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $54,150 | — |
Other Majors at Indian River State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,613 | $60,298 | #42 of 176 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,174 | $41,229 | #88 of 290 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $64,654 | — | #172 of 757 |
| Ground Transportation | $54,606 | — | #27 of 103 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $50,384 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,477 | — | #29 of 43 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $45,618 | $41,239 | #148 of 226 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $41,564 | — | #9 of 10 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,503 | — | #99 of 120 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $31,062 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $25,406 | $18,411 | #590 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indian River State College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,206 one year after graduating and $62,176 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indian River State College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Indian River State College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Indian River State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more 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.