Fire Protection at Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS · Associate's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Hutchinson Community College graduates in fire protection earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Hutchinson Community 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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| 18 | Lake Superior College Duluth, MN | $66,854 | $63,860 | #22 | — |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Hutchinson Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,140 | $60,330 | #560 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,813 | $54,878 | #297 of 560 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $53,518 | $42,134 | #18 of 286 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $51,235 | $48,347 | #123 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,919 | $26,151 | #479 of 947 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $40,671 | $34,937 | #4 of 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hutchinson Community College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,007 one year after graduating and $63,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hutchinson Community College rank for fire protection?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Hutchinson Community College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Hutchinson Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% 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.