Fire Protection at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Associate's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
College of DuPage graduates in fire protection earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of DuPage 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 | — |
Other Majors at College of DuPage by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | $86,313 | $45,016 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,079 | $69,105 | #562 of 962 |
| Engineering | $76,160 | — | #21 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,554 | $59,215 | #75 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,434 | $62,471 | #247 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,233 | $46,497 | #76 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $56,383 | $42,274 | #49 of 476 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $52,007 | $22,654 | #35 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,089 | $28,678 | #78 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $50,503 | $26,952 | #2 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,264 | $31,463 | #3 of 90 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $47,775 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,306 | $28,749 | #341 of 426 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $36,946 | — | #26 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of DuPage fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,160 one year after graduating and $89,991 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of DuPage rank for fire protection?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, College of DuPage ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at College of DuPage worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more 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.