Fire Protection
Undergraduate certificate · McLennan Community College · Waco, TX
$47,467Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,259Median earnings 4 years after
$61,609Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
39Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Fire Protection at McLennan Community College earn a median of $47,467 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 | — |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $47,024 | — |
| Houston City College Houston | $39,283 | — |
| Hill College Hillsboro | $33,190 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Fire Protection graduates from McLennan Community College make?
The median salary is $47,467 one year after graduation and $61,609 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.