Fire Protection at Valencia College
Orlando, FL · Associate's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Valencia College graduates in fire protection earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Valencia College Compares for Fire Protection
All 25 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 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $103,302 | $110,239 | #1 | $91,944 |
| 2 | Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR | $96,494 | $97,062 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $90,602 | $95,302 | #4 | $76,032 |
| 4 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $89,991 | $88,416 | #6 | $58,160 |
| 5 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $88,114 | $100,017 | #2 | $75,326 |
| 6 | North Shore Community College Danvers, MA | $87,731 | $77,256 | #10 | $90,948 |
| 7 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $81,556 | $82,919 | #8 | — |
| 8 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $81,259 | $87,176 | #7 | $70,749 |
| 9 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $78,436 | $74,339 | #12 | — |
| 10 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $77,650 | $91,864 | #5 | — |
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| 19 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $64,879 | $69,603 | #14 | $38,326 |
| 20 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $64,487 | $66,930 | #17 | — |
| 21 | Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS | $63,072 | $65,479 | #19 | $51,007 |
| 22 | Valencia College Orlando, FL | $61,605 | $65,571 | #18 | $45,657 |
| 23 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM | $55,883 | $64,704 | #20 | — |
| 24 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $54,150 | $57,636 | #24 | — |
| 25 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $52,959 | $48,189 | #25 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valencia College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,657 one year after graduating and $61,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valencia College rank for fire protection?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Valencia College ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Valencia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for fire protection ($73,589).
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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.