Fire Protection

Associate's degree · Fox Valley Technical College · Appleton, WI

CIP 43.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$72,460Median earnings 4 years after

$76,568Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Fire Protection at Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $55,465. 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 Fox Valley Technical College

Plumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesUndergraduate certificate$79,589
Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate$67,999
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsUndergraduate certificate$64,741
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$63,050
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$58,623
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$58,211
Computer ProgrammingAssociate's degree$54,652
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$53,507
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$52,449
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$47,998
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$45,675
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$44,782
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$43,909
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$43,548
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$41,261
Human Resources Management and ServicesAssociate's degree$40,006
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$39,571
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$39,337
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$38,881
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$38,540

Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Fox Valley Technical College make?

The median salary is $55,465 and $76,568 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.