Fire Protection at Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Methodist University graduates in fire protection earn 38% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Methodist 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 |
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| 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 |
| 18 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $68,753 | $67,549 | #17 | $41,432 |
| 19 | Methodist University Fayetteville, NC | $53,649 | $57,573 | #19 | $30,637 |
Other Majors at Methodist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,653 | $70,746 | #582 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,090 | — | #619 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,424 | $47,235 | #653 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $58,849 | — | #142 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,072 | $31,027 | #396 of 660 |
| Biology | $50,810 | — | #657 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $45,457 | $28,270 | #527 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Methodist University fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,637 one year after graduating and $53,649 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Methodist University rank for fire protection?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Methodist University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Methodist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 38% less than the national median for fire protection ($86,436), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.