Respond to emergencies and protect life and property
Projected employment change 2023-2033 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Multiple educational paths can lead to a career as a Firefighter. Explore programs by credential level below.
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Eau Claire, WI โข Midwest
+32 more Certificate programs available
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
White Bear Lake, MN โข Midwest
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
San Juan, PR
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Charles Town, WV โข Southeast
+60 more Associate programs available
Fire Protection.
Paxton, MA โข Northeast
Fire Protection.
Charles Town, WV โข Southeast
Fire Protection.
Washington, DC โข Southeast
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
New Britain, CT โข Northeast
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Charles Town, WV โข Southeast
+94 more Bachelor's programs available
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Charles Town, WV โข Southeast
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Washington, DC โข Southeast
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Bellevue, NE โข Midwest
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Tempe, AZ โข Southwest
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Boston, MA โข Northeast
+17 more Master's programs available
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Minneapolis, MN โข Midwest
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Washington, DC โข Southeast
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Charles Town, WV โข Southeast
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Avg earnings: $40,728/yr
Career outlook data from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Program earnings and ROI from College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Earnings represent median income 1 year after graduation. ROI is calculated as (Earnings - Debt) / Debt.
$68,669
+42 more in Midwest
Avg earnings: $35,282/yr
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Avg earnings: $31,214/yr