Fire Protection at Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 68 graduates a year
Southwestern Illinois College graduates in fire protection earn 32% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern Illinois 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 |
Other Majors at Southwestern Illinois College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $77,912 | — | #27 of 176 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $69,893 | — | #6 of 226 |
| Precision Metal Working | $47,871 | $31,692 | #182 of 365 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $47,048 | — | #236 of 290 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $46,619 | — | #216 of 319 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $33,669 | $22,351 | #741 of 757 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern Illinois College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,935 one year after graduating and $82,343 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern Illinois College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Southwestern Illinois College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Southwestern Illinois College worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% 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.