Fire Protection

Associate's degree · El Paso Community College · El Paso, TX

CIP 43.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$43,305Median earnings 3 years after

$57,398Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Fire Protection at El Paso Community College earn a median of $43,305. 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 El Paso Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$79,996
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$58,814
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$25,900
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$25,846
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$23,641
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessAssociate's degree$21,750
Psychology, GeneralAssociate's degree$20,644
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree$19,141
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationAssociate's degree$17,558
Biology, GeneralAssociate's degree$17,314
Fine and Studio ArtsAssociate's degree$9,347
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$24,829
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$11,183
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$33,664
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree$11,274
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$48,259
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$38,083
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$33,976
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$54,682
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$13,709

Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from El Paso Community College make?

The median salary is $43,305 and $57,398 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.