Fire Protection

Bachelor's degree · Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY

CIP 43.02

$66,617Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$80,497Median earnings 4 years after

$75,018Median earnings 5 years after

$27,000Median federal debt

68Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fire Protection at Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $66,617 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $86,436 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,692–$114,175). Median debt is $27,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Eastern Kentucky University make?

The median salary is $66,617 one year after graduation and $75,018 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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