Fire Protection at Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR · Associate's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Central Oregon Community College graduates in fire protection earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Central Oregon 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 Central Oregon Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $95,233 | $74,698 | #16 of 560 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,769 | $82,582 | #177 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,555 | — | #84 of 547 |
| Air Transportation | — | $48,594 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,031 | $29,560 | #408 of 947 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $42,792 | $37,992 | #315 of 426 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Oregon Community College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn $96,494 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Oregon Community College rank for fire protection?
Among 25 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Central Oregon Community College ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Central Oregon Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for fire protection ($73,589).
← All data for Central Oregon 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.