Fire Protection

Associate's degree · Onondaga Community College · Syracuse, NY

CIP 43.02

$37,705Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$59,653Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

12Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Fire Protection at Onondaga Community College earn a median of $37,705 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $73,589 four years after graduating (middle half: $54,542–$96,772).

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Information Science/StudiesAssociate's degree$31,342
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Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree$27,366
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$27,074
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$22,966
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MusicAssociate's degree—
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree$29,672
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherAssociate's degree$31,310
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Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$58,594
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Onondaga Community College make?

The median salary is $37,705 one year after graduation and $59,653 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.