Fire Protection

Associate's degree · Central New Mexico Community College · Albuquerque, NM

CIP 43.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$55,883Median earnings 4 years after

$61,487Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Fire Protection at Central New Mexico Community College earn a median of $39,582. 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 Central New Mexico Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$74,923
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$57,486
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$42,162
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$40,511
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$37,010
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$36,594
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$35,865
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$34,156
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$31,256
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$31,097
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$30,137
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree$29,708
CriminologyAssociate's degree$28,987
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$28,933
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$28,323
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$27,816
Psychology, GeneralAssociate's degree$25,675
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$23,139
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesAssociate's degree$16,496
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$47,881

Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Central New Mexico Community College make?

The median salary is $39,582 and $61,487 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.