Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,190
5th percentile (25th in TX)
Est. Median Debt
$6,000
Est. from TX median (3 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Hill College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Hill College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all fire protection certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Hill College$33,190$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*
National Median$47,024$9,557*0.20
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Fire Protection Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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

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.