Fire Protection at First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 86 graduates a year
First Coast Technical College graduates in fire protection earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How First Coast Technical College Compares for Fire Protection
All 37 colleges reporting fire protection earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $82,343 | $80,901 | #1 | $77,935 |
| 2 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $81,940 | $74,560 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $77,923 | $70,905 | #9 | — |
| 4 | Aims Community College Greeley, CO | $77,127 | $72,129 | #7 | $44,470 |
| 5 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $72,823 | $77,511 | #2 | $49,810 |
| 6 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $70,194 | $74,908 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Shasta College Redding, CA | $70,119 | $63,804 | #18 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $69,864 | $74,361 | #5 | $55,829 |
| 9 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $69,090 | $73,537 | #6 | $50,331 |
| 10 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $68,944 | $62,735 | #19 | $46,660 |
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| 12 | McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL | $67,833 | $66,645 | #12 | — |
| 13 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $67,238 | $61,182 | #22 | — |
| 14 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $66,689 | $70,982 | #8 | $46,698 |
| 15 | First Coast Technical College Saint Augustine, FL | $66,303 | $70,571 | #10 | — |
| 16 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $64,664 | $65,744 | #14 | $47,024 |
| 17 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $62,176 | $66,178 | #13 | $47,206 |
| 18 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $61,752 | $65,110 | #16 | $44,178 |
Other Majors at First Coast Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $53,062 | — | #118 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $49,829 | — | #149 of 365 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $49,412 | — | #568 of 757 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $31,395 | — | #243 of 332 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $17,840 | — | #961 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do First Coast Technical College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn $66,303 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does First Coast Technical College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, First Coast Technical College ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at First Coast Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for fire protection ($62,436).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.