Fire Protection at North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA · Associate's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
North Shore Community College graduates in fire protection earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How North Shore 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 | — |
Other Majors at North Shore Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,344 | $62,934 | #34 of 560 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,861 | $72,803 | #299 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $56,623 | $44,926 | #48 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,407 | $32,379 | #58 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,596 | $33,353 | #51 of 947 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,778 | $33,638 | #53 of 286 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $47,080 | — | #27 of 124 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $42,652 | $34,978 | #6 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Shore Community College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $90,948 one year after graduating and $87,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Shore Community College rank for fire protection?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, North Shore Community College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at North Shore Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for fire protection ($73,589).
← All data for North Shore 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.