Fire Protection
Undergraduate certificate · McHenry County College · Crystal Lake, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,833Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
40Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Fire Protection at McHenry County College earn a median of $67,833. 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 Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Illinois College Belleville | $77,935 | — |
Other programs at McHenry County College
- Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's degree
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$56,776 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$54,740 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$46,727 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$61,364 - Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate
$27,058 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsUndergraduate certificate
$51,889 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$48,511
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fire Protection graduates from McHenry County College make?
The median salary is $67,833.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.