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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Fire Protection

27 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

27 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 27 colleges in Illinois

Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,344/yr
Grad earnings
$47,852
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,314/yr
Grad earnings
$46,909
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,837/yr
Grad earnings
$45,516
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,971/yr
Grad earnings
$45,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,969/yr
Grad earnings
$43,424
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,757/yr
Grad earnings
$42,889
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Morton College
Cicero, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,170/yr
Grad earnings
$42,406
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,608/yr
Grad earnings
$41,728
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,351/yr
Grad earnings
$39,158
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Lake Land College
Mattoon, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,023/yr
Grad earnings
$38,877
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Parkland College
Champaign, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,011/yr
Grad earnings
$38,320
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,251/yr
Grad earnings
$37,366
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Black Hawk College
Moline, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,809/yr
Grad earnings
$37,253
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,813/yr
Grad earnings
$36,696
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Fire Protection in Illinois?
27 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Fire Protection in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Fire Protection in Illinois?
William Rainey Harper College leads with median graduate earnings of $48,071 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Fire Protection colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including William Rainey Harper College, Oakton College, College of DuPage, Elgin Community College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Fire Protection programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Associate Degree in Fire Protection

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