Fire Protection

Master's degree · Purdue University Global · West Lafayette, IN

CIP 43.02

$57,691Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$74,656Median earnings 4 years after

$58,238Median earnings 5 years after

$36,322Median federal debt

53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Fire Protection at Purdue University Global earn a median of $57,691 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $86,743 four years after graduating (middle half: $62,369–$113,179). Median debt is $36,322, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fire Protection graduates from Purdue University Global make?

The median salary is $57,691 one year after graduation and $58,238 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $36,322.

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