Fire Protection at Manatee Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Fire Protection certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee Technical College | $46,952* | — | $9,557* | — |
| St Petersburg College | $55,829* | — | $9,557* | 0.17 |
| Northwest Florida State College | $52,856* | — | —* | — |
| Hillsborough Community College | $50,331* | $58,626 | $14,735* | 0.29 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | $49,810* | — | —* | — |
| Indian River State College | $47,206* | $49,227 | $5,500* | 0.12 |
| National Median | $47,024* | — | $9,557* | 0.20 |
Other Fire Protection Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $2,682 | $55,829 | $9,557 |
| Northwest Florida State College Niceville | $3,246 | $52,856 | — |
| Hillsborough Community College Tampa | $2,506 | $50,331 | $14,735 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $2,878 | $49,810 | — |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce | $2,764 | $47,206 | $5,500 |
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 Manatee Technical College, approximately 28% 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 10 similar programs in FL. Actual outcomes may vary.