Fire Protection (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Southern Crescent Technical College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$47,024

Est. from national median (25 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$9,557

Est. from national median (15 programs)

Analysis

Southern Crescent Technical College's Fire Protection certificate shows what appears to be a manageable investment, though it's worth noting that both earnings and debt figures here are estimates from comparable programs nationwide—actual outcomes for this specific school haven't been published due to small graduate cohorts. Based on these national peer programs, first-year earnings around $47,000 against debt of roughly $9,600 produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.20, well within what's considered sustainable for career-technical education.

Georgia's fire protection programs suggest slightly higher earnings potential, with Augusta Technical College reporting $48,265 for first-year graduates. That difference is modest, but it indicates this field performs consistently across the state. For nearly half the students here who receive Pell grants, keeping debt under $10,000 while entering a stable public safety career represents a practical pathway to employment.

The key uncertainty is whether Southern Crescent's specific outcomes match these peer program estimates. With 15 schools offering this certificate in Georgia and similar earnings across them, the fundamental economics look sound—but confirming actual graduate outcomes with the school's career services office would help verify that their students experience similar results.

Where Southern Crescent Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all fire protection certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Georgia

Fire Protection certificate's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (15 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Southern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin	$3,126	$47,024*	—	$9,557*	—
Augusta Technical CollegeAugusta	$4,022	$48,265*	—	—*	—
National Median	—	$47,024*	—	$9,557*	0.20

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with fire protection graduates

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.

$75,480/yrJobs growth:

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

$75,480/yrJobs growth:

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

$62,910/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Firefighters

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

$59,530/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

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 Southern Crescent Technical College, approximately 49% 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 national median of 25 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.