Fire Protection at Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 87 graduates a year
Hillsborough Community College graduates in fire protection earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Hillsborough Community 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 |
| 11 | Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont, TX | $68,097 | $69,235 | #11 | $55,778 |
| 12 | McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL | $67,833 | $66,645 | #12 | — |
Other Majors at Hillsborough Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $66,994 | $62,249 | #51 of 176 |
| Computer Programming | $66,521 | — | #7 of 17 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $66,000 | — | #23 of 54 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $64,639 | $54,584 | #51 of 152 |
| Legal Support Services | $62,390 | $43,871 | #7 of 42 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,572 | $45,319 | #110 of 290 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $59,299 | — | #6 of 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $57,203 | $61,237 | #15 of 109 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,754 | $39,076 | #19 of 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,749 | $37,006 | #58 of 120 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $49,388 | $36,690 | #8 of 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $49,183 | $36,894 | #187 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $43,945 | $24,327 | #273 of 365 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,090 | — | #13 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hillsborough Community College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,331 one year after graduating and $69,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hillsborough Community College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Hillsborough Community College ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Hillsborough Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for fire protection ($62,436).
← All data for Hillsborough Community College · Methodology
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.