Is your future salary worth the time in school?
After graduation, fire science graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $90,468, while the bottom 20% make closer to $29,354. The median grad salary is $51,533.
Fire Science graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in fire science is $33,772, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $51,855.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Pro tip
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