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Associate-13% vs national median114 grads tracked

Fire Protection at Northland Community and Technical College

Ranked 79th of 101 associate programs in Fire Protection by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$44,849
middle 50%: $34,252 – $62,393
Median · 5 years out
$70,441
middle 50%: $58,858 – $82,397
Median · 10 years out
$82,929
middle 50%: $67,570 – $99,879

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Fire Protection (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Northland Community and Technical College's associate program in Fire Protection earn a median $44,849 one year after graduating, rising to $82,929 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $81,295 for this field, ranking 79th of 101 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.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.2 yrs
≈ $7,129 total interest

Same major at other universities

Rock Valley College
$72,966 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson College
$72,896 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
$72,848 · 5 yrs out
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
$72,156 · 5 yrs out
Casper College
$71,949 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$71,728 · 5 yrs out
Nassau Community College
$70,298 · 5 yrs out
Stark State College
$69,622 · 5 yrs out
Dutchess Community College
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
Southern Maine Community College
$69,033 · 5 yrs out
Monroe Community College
$68,731 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Oregon Community College
$68,098 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northland Community and Technical College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$71,541 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$71,338 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$71,084 · 5 yrs out
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$67,953 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Certificate)
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Certificate)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$65,899 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Associate)
$64,741 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$62,393 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$60,286 · 5 yrs out

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