Fire Protection at North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 87 graduates a year
North Central Texas College graduates in fire protection earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How North Central Texas 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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| 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 |
| 20 | Navarro College Corsicana, TX | $59,955 | $60,957 | #23 | — |
| 21 | North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX | $59,766 | $60,764 | #24 | — |
| 22 | Marion Technical College Ocala, FL | $58,401 | $62,160 | #21 | $37,678 |
| 23 | Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO | $58,358 | $54,576 | #33 | — |
| 24 | Hill College Hillsboro, TX | $58,234 | $59,207 | #26 | $33,190 |
Other Majors at North Central Texas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,811 | $59,820 | #52 of 290 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $52,768 | $47,879 | #483 of 757 |
| Precision Metal Working | $42,522 | — | #287 of 365 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $28,796 | $10,963 | #323 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Central Texas College fire protection graduates make?
Graduates earn $59,766 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Central Texas College rank for fire protection?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for fire protection graduates, North Central Texas College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fire protection at North Central Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for fire protection ($62,436).
← All data for North Central Texas 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.