Fire Protection at McLennan Community College
Waco, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 39 graduates a year
McLennan Community College graduates in fire protection earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How McLennan 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 |
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| 28 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $56,042 | $60,089 | #25 | $48,321 |
| 29 | Great Plains Technology Center Lawton, OK | $55,733 | $62,575 | #20 | — |
| 30 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL | $55,414 | $58,981 | #27 | — |
| 31 | McLennan Community College Waco, TX | $55,259 | $56,182 | #30 | $47,467 |
| 32 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $53,962 | $49,102 | #35 | $50,364 |
| 33 | Great Oaks Career Campuses Cincinnati, OH | $51,923 | $55,410 | #31 | $41,349 |
| 34 | Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Canfield, OH | $51,914 | $55,400 | #32 | — |
Other Majors at McLennan Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $59,923 | $36,592 | #277 of 757 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,626 | — | #113 of 120 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $23,336 | $16,879 | #719 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McLennan Community College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,467 one year after graduating and $55,259 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McLennan Community College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, McLennan Community College ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at McLennan Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less 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.