Best colleges for Fire Protection in Washington
Ranked by graduates a year
Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College and Everett Community College award the most Fire Protection degrees and certificates in Washington: 38, 37 and 18 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 Washington colleges offer Fire Protection and award 143 degrees and certificates a year in all.
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…
11 institutions offering Fire Protection in Washington
Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bates Technical College Tacoma Public | — | 38 | 43% | — | — |
| 2 | Clover Park Technical College Lakewood Public | — | 37 | 43% | — | — |
| 3 | Everett Community College Everett Public | — | 18 | 37% | — | — |
| 4 | Spokane Community College Spokane Public | — | 14 | 33% | — | — |
| 5 | Columbia Basin College Pasco Public | — | 10 | 33% | — | — |
| 6 | Green River College Auburn Public | — | 8 | 39% | — | — |
| 7 | Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon Public | — | 7 | 36% | — | — |
| 8 | North Seattle College Seattle Public | — | 5 | 33% | — | — |
| 9 | Pierce College District Lakewood Public | — | 3 | 31% | — | — |
| 10 | Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee Public | — | 2 | 43% | — | — |
| 11 | Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla Public | — | 1 | 38% | — | — |
Colleges awarding the most Fire Protection degrees in Washington
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bates Technical College Tacoma Public | 38 | Not reported |
| 2 | Clover Park Technical College Lakewood Public | 37 | Not reported |
| 3 | Everett Community College Everett Public | 18 | Not reported |
| 4 | Spokane Community College Spokane Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 5 | Columbia Basin College Pasco Public | 10 | Not reported |
| 6 | Green River College Auburn Public | 8 | Not reported |
| 7 | Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon Public | 7 | Not reported |
| 8 | North Seattle College Seattle Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 9 | Pierce College District Lakewood Public | 3 | Not reported |
| 10 | Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee Public | 2 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 1 Washington colleges offering Fire Protection
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla | Public | 1 |
Career outlook
What this program leads to: Fire Inspectors and Investigators (SOC 33-2021).
Top skills
What Fire Inspectors and Investigators earn in Washington
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Common questions
Answers for students comparing Fire Protection programs in Washington.
Which Washington colleges award the most Fire Protection degrees?+
Bates Technical College (38 graduates a year), Clover Park Technical College (37 graduates a year) and Everett Community College (18 graduates a year) award the most Fire Protection degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 Washington colleges offer Fire Protection.
How much do Fire Inspectors and Investigators earn in Washington?+
The average annual wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Washington is $114,250 (median $122,900), across about 380 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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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