Fire Protection at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Fayetteville State University graduates in fire protection earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fayetteville State University 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 |
| 11 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $83,807 | $79,429 | #12 | $60,522 |
| 12 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $80,497 | $91,147 | #11 | $66,617 |
| 13 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $79,199 | $71,304 | #15 | $57,392 |
| 14 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $73,969 | $79,379 | #13 | $67,586 |
| 15 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $72,228 | $68,746 | #16 | $48,121 |
| 16 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $71,482 | $76,282 | #14 | $49,582 |
| 17 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $69,444 | $60,950 | #18 | $54,600 |
Other Majors at Fayetteville State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,701 | $73,448 | #409 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,732 | $42,080 | #212 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,881 | $28,332 | #719 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,094 | $30,944 | #1121 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,660 | $29,016 | #566 of 660 |
| Social Work | $46,119 | $29,726 | #361 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,610 | — | #375 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,889 | $33,544 | #404 of 462 |
| Psychology | $43,358 | $31,217 | #867 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,270 | $32,069 | #267 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,056 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,325 | $24,210 | #640 of 660 |
| Computer Science | $36,164 | $50,940 | #349 of 349 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,454 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fayetteville State University fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,586 one year after graduating and $73,969 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fayetteville State University rank for fire protection?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Fayetteville State University ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Fayetteville State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for fire protection ($86,436), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,836.
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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.