Fire Protection
Undergraduate certificate · St Petersburg College · St. Petersburg, FL
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Fire Protection at St Petersburg College earn a median of $55,829 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). Median debt is $7,367, about 13% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Fire Protection (Undergraduate certificate) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Florida State College Niceville | $52,856 | — |
| Hillsborough College Tampa | $50,331 | — |
| 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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$41,802
Frequently asked questions
How much do Fire Protection graduates from St Petersburg College make?
The median salary is $55,829 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,367.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.