Washington · Fire Protection

Best Fire Protection institutions in Washington, ranked by earnings

The Fire Protection program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed in the field of homeland security, law enforcement, and firefighting. This program is ideal for individuals interested in preventing and…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 43.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
125
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
36%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Fire Inspectors and Investigators
$112,580
BLS OEWS 2024

9 institutions offering Fire Protection in Washington

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bates Technical College
Tacoma Public
3943%
2Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood Public
2743%
3Everett Community College
Everett Public
1837%
4Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon Public
1136%
5Spokane Community College
Spokane Public
1033%
6Green River College
Auburn Public
839%
7North Seattle College
Seattle Public
633%
8Columbia Basin College
Pasco Public
333%
9Pierce College District
Lakewood Public
331%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Fire Inspectors and Investigators (SOC 33-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.8%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~1,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$78,060
typically Postsecondary nondegree award

Top skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoring

What Fire Inspectors and Investigators earn in Washington

Jobs in Washington
330
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$112,580
median $116,950
Best-paying metro
$116,640
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Related careers

Firefighters
$87,240 avg · 8,000 jobs
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
$120,730 avg · 3,680 jobs
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$78,130 avg · 3,610 jobs
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
$112,580 avg · 330 jobs
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
$49,400

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Fire Protection programs in Washington.

How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Washington is $112,580 (median $116,950), across about 330 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Fire Protection program?+

The Fire Protection program focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed in the field of homeland security, law enforcement, and firefighting. This program is ideal for individuals interested in preventing and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop active listening, critical thinking, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Fire Inspectors and Investigators?+

The national job outlook is about +3.8% growth with around 1,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Postsecondary nondegree award is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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