Fire Protection at Houston Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Houston Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Houston Community College graduates earn $39k, placing them in the 19th percentile of all fire protection certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Community College | $39,283 | $44,950 | — | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Houston Community College, approximately 37% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.