Fire Protection at Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME · Associate's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Southern Maine Community College graduates in fire protection earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southern Maine 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 | — |
| 11 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $76,281 | $81,067 | #9 | — |
| 12 | Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA | $74,354 | $67,657 | #15 | — |
| 13 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $74,290 | $67,599 | #16 | $53,847 |
| 14 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $72,460 | $75,398 | #11 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Maine Community College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn $76,281 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Maine Community College rank for fire protection?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Southern Maine Community College ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Southern Maine Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for fire protection ($73,589).
← All data for Southern Maine Community College · Methodology
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.