Fire Protection at El Paso Community College
Ranked 43rd of 101 associate programs in Fire Protection by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Fire Protection (associate) graduates.
Graduates of El Paso Community College's associate program in Fire Protection earn a median $70,960 one year after graduating, rising to $102,996 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $81,295 for this field, ranking 43rd 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.
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