Fire Protection at Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 120 graduates a year
Purdue University Global graduates in fire protection earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Global Compares for Fire Protection
All 19 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 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $110,044 | $96,905 | #9 | $81,637 |
| 2 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $108,135 | $106,242 | #2 | $104,017 |
| 3 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $100,060 | $105,251 | #3 | $97,731 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $99,557 | $111,779 | #1 | $75,503 |
| 5 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $98,019 | $91,667 | #10 | — |
| 6 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $97,967 | $105,101 | #4 | $89,622 |
| 7 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $97,839 | $104,137 | #5 | $86,740 |
| 8 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $97,839 | $104,137 | #6 | $86,740 |
| 9 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $88,735 | $100,722 | #8 | $82,718 |
| 10 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $87,428 | $103,432 | #7 | $73,302 |
Other Fire Protection Credentials at Purdue University Global
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $70,749 | $81,259 | $20,252 |
| Master's Degree | $57,691 | $74,656 | $36,322 |
Other Majors at Purdue University Global by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Global fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $89,622 one year after graduating and $97,967 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Global rank for fire protection?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Purdue University Global ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Purdue University Global worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for fire protection ($86,436), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,363.
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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.