Wisconsin · Fire Protection

Best Fire Protection institutions in Wisconsin, 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
11
offering CIP 43.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
228
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
43%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Fire Inspectors and Investigators
$75,680
BLS OEWS 2024

11 institutions offering Fire Protection in Wisconsin

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Madison Area Technical College
Madison Public
10129%
2Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton Public
4465%
3Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay Public
2051%
4University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Oshkosh Public
1346%
5Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Public
1125%
6Western Technical College
La Crosse Public
1134%
7Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee Public
944%
8Northcentral Technical College
Wausau Public
745%
9Mid - State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids Public
552%
10University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point Public
451%
11Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville Public
334%

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 Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
180
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$75,680
median $69,920
Best-paying metro
$59,630
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Related careers

Firefighters
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$89,740 avg · 2,000 jobs
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$84,440 avg · 1,280 jobs
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
$75,680 avg · 180 jobs
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Fire Protection programs in Wisconsin.

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

The average annual wage for Fire Inspectors and Investigators in Wisconsin is $75,680 (median $69,920), across about 180 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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