Fire Protection

Associate's degree · Mt San Antonio College · Walnut, CA

CIP 43.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,354Median earnings 4 years after
$86,031Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
70Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Fire Protection at Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $74,354. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $73,589 four years after graduating (middle half: $54,542–$96,772).

Fire Protection (Associate's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana
$53,847—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Mt San Antonio College make?

The median salary is $74,354 and $86,031 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.