Fire Protection at Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 37 graduates a year
Austin Community College District graduates in fire protection earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Austin Community College District 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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| 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 |
| 19 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $61,737 | $65,711 | #15 | $42,696 |
Other Majors at Austin Community College District by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,270 | $62,261 | #1 of 101 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,051 | $66,380 | #59 of 290 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,828 | $55,230 | #41 of 176 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $69,017 | $50,186 | #103 of 757 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $65,997 | $46,623 | #2 of 58 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,975 | — | #25 of 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,907 | — | #10 of 100 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $58,775 | $45,343 | #7 of 19 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $56,520 | $49,424 | #5 of 25 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $55,045 | $40,720 | #94 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $46,613 | $39,261 | #216 of 365 |
| American Sign Language | $40,131 | $38,995 | #3 of 5 |
| Real Estate | — | $36,939 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Community College District fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,024 one year after graduating and $64,664 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Community College District rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, Austin Community College District ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at Austin Community College District worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for fire protection ($62,436).
← All data for Austin Community College District · 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.