Fire Protection
Undergraduate certificate · Houston City College · Houston, TX
$39,283Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,144Median earnings 4 years after
$51,611Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
29Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Fire Protection at Houston City College earn a median of $39,283 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 Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont | $55,778 | — |
| McLennan Community College Waco | $47,467 | — |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $47,024 | — |
| Hill College Hillsboro | $33,190 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Fire Protection graduates from Houston City College make?
The median salary is $39,283 one year after graduation and $51,611 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.