Location: Hillsboro, TX•In-State Tuition: $3,570•Out-of-State Tuition: $4,720
Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$33,190
5th percentile
25th percentile in Texas
Est. Median DebtEstimated
$6,000
Est. from TX median (3 programs)
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release). Some figures are estimates based on similar programs — see details below.

Where Hill College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all fire protection certificate's programs nationally

Hill College (estimated ±10%)Other fire protection programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Hill College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Hill College earns $33k — 5th percentile among fire protection certificate programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Fire Protection certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (28 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Hill CollegeHillsboro$3,570$33,190—$6,000*—
Lamar Institute of TechnologyBeaumont$2,844$55,778——*—
McLennan Community CollegeWaco$3,660$47,467$45,755$5,500*0.12
Austin Community College DistrictAustin$2,550$47,024$59,080$11,375*0.24
Houston Community CollegeHouston$2,040$39,283$44,950—*—
National Median—$47,024—$9,557*0.20
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with fire protection graduates

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

$75,480/yrJobs growth:

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

$75,480/yrJobs growth:

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

$62,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Firefighters

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

$59,530/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

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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 Hill College, approximately 30% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.