Fire Protection

Undergraduate certificate · Southwestern Illinois College · Belleville, IL

CIP 43.02

$77,935Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$82,343Median earnings 4 years after

$71,691Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

68Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Fire Protection at Southwestern Illinois College earn a median of $77,935 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).

Other programs at Southwestern Illinois College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$65,290
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$57,296
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$46,355
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree$42,994
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$31,692
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree$29,678
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$25,513
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$22,351
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$37,392
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree$30,104
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$46,105
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$47,048
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$26,846
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$35,679
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$34,972
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$46,619
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Associate's degree$36,895
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificate$69,893
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$32,494
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$77,912

Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Southwestern Illinois College make?

The median salary is $77,935 one year after graduation and $71,691 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.