Fire Protection

Bachelor's degree · Columbia Southern University · Orange Beach, AL

CIP 43.02

$82,718Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$88,735Median earnings 4 years after
$87,912Median earnings 5 years after
$20,895Median federal debt
585Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fire Protection at Columbia Southern University earn a median of $82,718 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 $20,895, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Columbia Southern University make?

The median salary is $82,718 one year after graduation and $87,912 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,895.

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