Fire Protection

Bachelor's degree · University of Akron Main Campus · Akron, OH

CIP 43.02

$49,582Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$71,482Median earnings 4 years after

$62,850Median earnings 5 years after

$24,405Median federal debt

15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fire Protection at University of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $49,582 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 $24,405, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from University of Akron Main Campus make?

The median salary is $49,582 one year after graduation and $62,850 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,405.

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