Fire Protection at College of DuPage

Associate's Degree

Location: Glen Ellyn, IL•In-State Tuition: $4,320•Out-of-State Tuition: $12,510
Median Earnings (1yr)
$58,160
53rd percentile (60th in IL)
Est. Median Debt
$10,370
Est. from national median (9 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How College of DuPage graduates compare to all programs nationally

College of DuPage graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 53th percentile of all fire protection associates programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Fire Protection associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
College of DuPage$58,160—$10,370*—
National Median$56,004—$11,250*0.20
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At College of DuPage, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.