Fire Protection at Hill College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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)
| School | Earnings (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 |
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 | — |
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.