Fire Protection at Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Lake Superior College graduates in fire protection earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lake Superior 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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| 15 | Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI | $70,582 | $64,221 | #21 | $37,817 |
| 16 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $68,557 | $70,443 | #13 | — |
| 17 | Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA | $67,156 | $59,138 | #23 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Lake Superior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,770 | $64,846 | #621 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $72,699 | $47,206 | #18 of 176 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,773 | $53,192 | #329 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,034 | $50,993 | #144 of 237 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $57,948 | $44,549 | #53 of 117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,674 | $41,301 | #100 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,382 | $33,525 | #86 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,190 | $43,188 | #152 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,861 | — | #116 of 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Superior College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn $66,854 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Superior College rank for fire protection?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Lake Superior College ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Lake Superior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.