Fire Protection at El Paso Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Fire Protection certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community College | $47,024* | $49,872 | $6,000* | — |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | $55,778* | — | —* | — |
| McLennan Community College | $47,467* | $45,755 | $5,500* | 0.12 |
| Austin Community College District | $47,024* | $59,080 | $11,375* | 0.24 |
| Houston Community College | $39,283* | $44,950 | —* | — |
| Hill College | $33,190* | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $47,024* | — | $9,557* | 0.20 |
Other Fire Protection Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont | $2,844 | $55,778 | — |
| McLennan Community College Waco | $3,660 | $47,467 | $5,500 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $2,550 | $47,024 | $11,375 |
| Houston Community College Houston | $2,040 | $39,283 | — |
| Hill College Hillsboro | $3,570 | $33,190 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At El Paso Community College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.