Fire Protection
Undergraduate certificate · Hillsborough College · Tampa, FL
$50,331Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,090Median earnings 4 years after
$68,028Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
87Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Fire Protection at Hillsborough College earn a median of $50,331 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $62,436 four years after graduating (middle half: $44,791–$81,163).
Fire Protection (Undergraduate certificate) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg College St. Petersburg | $55,829 | $7,367 |
| Northwest Florida State College Niceville | $52,856 | — |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $49,810 | — |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce | $47,206 | — |
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $46,698 | — |
| Daytona State College Daytona Beach | $42,696 | — |
| George Stone Technical College Pensacola | $39,560 | — |
| Marion Technical College Ocala | $37,678 | — |
| Lake Technical College Eustis | $33,942 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Fire Protection graduates from Hillsborough College make?
The median salary is $50,331 one year after graduation and $68,028 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.