Fire Protection

Associate's degree · Southeast Community College Area · Lincoln, NE

CIP 43.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$54,531Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Fire Protection at Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $54,531. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $73,589 four years after graduating (middle half: $54,542–$96,772).

Other programs at Southeast Community College Area

Energy Systems Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$104,847
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$71,239
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$57,207
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$56,906
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$55,738
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$52,556
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Associate's degree$49,666
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$49,114
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$48,917
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$46,884
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$43,044
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociate's degree$42,642
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$41,599
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$39,334
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$36,781
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$36,734
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$36,408
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$35,315
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$31,041
Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate$30,980

Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Southeast Community College Area make?

The median salary is $54,531 and $54,531 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.