Fire Protection at Northwest Florida State College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Northwest Florida State College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northwest Florida State College graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 88th percentile of all fire protection certificate programs nationally.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Florida State College | $52,856 | — | $9,557* | — |
| St Petersburg College | $55,829 | — | $9,557* | 0.17 |
| 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 |
| Palm Beach State College | $46,698 | $59,892 | $18,971* | 0.41 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $3,050 | $46,698 | $18,971 |
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 Northwest Florida State College, approximately 22% 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 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.