Fire Protection at Sauk Valley Community College
Ranked 39th of 64 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Fire Protection by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Fire Protection (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Sauk Valley Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Fire Protection earn a median $59,149 one year after graduating, rising to $66,438 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $71,068 for this field, ranking 39th of 64 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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