Fire Protection

Undergraduate certificate · Santa Ana College · Santa Ana, CA

CIP 43.02

$46,660Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$68,944Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

306Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Fire Protection at Santa Ana College earn a median of $46,660 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $62,436 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,791–$81,163).

Fire Protection (Undergraduate certificate) at other California schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Modesto Junior College Modesto	$50,364	—

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Fine and Studio ArtsAssociate's degree$29,816
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Santa Ana College make?

The median salary is $46,660 one year after graduation.

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