Fire Protection at Augusta Technical College

Augusta, GA · Public · Certificate

a smaller institution with 3,531 students in Augusta, GA.

Program Analysis

At $48,265/yr, Fire Protection graduates from Augusta Technical College land near the $51,103 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 125.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 34% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Fire Protection graduates.

Ranked #18 out of 37 programs, Augusta Technical College's Fire Protection offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

With 16 registered apprenticeships mapped to Fire Protection, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
76
Score
77
High End
Earnings $48,265/yr (-6% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (66% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (150,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$505K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
125.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,022
Out-of-state: $7,022

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Fire Protection graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers $92,430 +3.4% 58%
Fire inspectors and investigators $78,060 +3.8% 71%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
$92,430
+3.4% growth 58% AI-proof
Fire inspectors and investigators
$78,060
+3.8% growth 71% AI-proof

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Fire Protection Career Guide

What can you do with a Fire Protection credential from Augusta Technical College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 76/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Fire Protection at Augusta Technical College?
At 76/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
Can I learn Fire Protection through an apprenticeship instead of Augusta Technical College?
If Augusta Technical College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 16 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Fire Protection. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Fire Protection workers?
At 150,900 annual openings, Fire Protection has a very large employment base. Augusta Technical College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given public safety staffing needs and retirement-driven turnover.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →