Fire Protection at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in fire protection earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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 |
Other Fire Protection Credentials at American Public University System
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $77,650 | — |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,302 one year after graduating and $87,428 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for fire protection?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, American Public University System ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for fire protection ($86,436), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,688.
← All data for American Public University System · 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.