Fire Protection at McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 40 graduates a year
McHenry County College graduates in fire protection earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How McHenry County 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at McHenry County College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $56,776 | — | #17 of 22 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,889 | — | #50 of 120 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $46,727 | — | #20 of 637 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $43,970 | — | #664 of 757 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McHenry County College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn $67,833 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McHenry County College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, McHenry County College ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at McHenry County College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.