by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fire Protection](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their fire protection graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying fire protection schools.
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Our analysis ranked Keiser University Ft Lauderdale the top school for fire protection graduate earnings in Florida. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. Fire Protection graduates of Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn a median of about $99,745 a year early in their careers.
Miami Dade College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fire protection, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a public institution. Students who complete the fire protection program here go on to a median salary of roughly $99,859.
University Of Florida Online produces some of the highest-paid graduates in fire protection, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a public institution. Fire Protection graduates of University Of Florida Online earn a median of about $86,740 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in fire protection will find them at Hillsborough Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the fire protection program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,028.
Strong graduate earnings at St Petersburg College earned it the #5 place for fire protection. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a public institution. Students who complete the fire protection program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,235.
Palm Beach State College earned the #6 position for fire protection graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. Fire Protection graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of about $68,973 a year early in their careers.
Northwest Florida State College landed the #7 spot for fire protection salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Niceville, Northwest Florida State College is a public institution. Early-career fire protection graduates from Northwest Florida State College make a median of around $52,856 per year.
Florida State College At Jacksonville earned the #8 position for fire protection graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. After graduating, fire protection degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville typically earn about $49,810 annually.
Indian River State College landed the #9 spot for fire protection salaries this year. Indian River State College is a public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. Early-career fire protection graduates from Indian River State College make a median of around $53,809 per year.
Daytona State College earned the #10 position for fire protection graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public institution. After graduating, fire protection degree recipients from Daytona State College typically earn about $52,443 annually.
George Stone Technical Center landed the #11 spot for fire protection salaries this year. George Stone Technical Center is a public school located in the suburb of Pensacola. Students who complete the fire protection program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,560.
Marion Technical College Ocala came in at #12 for fire protection graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Ocala, Marion Technical College Ocala is a public institution. Fire Protection graduates of Marion Technical College Ocala earn a median of about $37,678 a year early in their careers.
Valencia College earned the #13 position for fire protection graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public institution. Fire Protection graduates of Valencia College earn a median of about $45,657 a year early in their careers.
Lake Technical College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying fire protection schools. Located in the suburb of Eustis, Lake Technical College is a public institution. Early-career fire protection graduates from Lake Technical College make a median of around $33,942 per year.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries fire protection graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 14 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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