Fire Protection
Undergraduate certificate · Western Iowa Tech Community College · Sioux City, IA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,177Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
32Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Fire Protection at Western Iowa Tech Community College earn a median of $49,177. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $62,436 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,791–$81,163).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Fire Protection graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College make?
The median salary is $49,177.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.