Fire Protection at Austin Community College District
If you plan to study Fire Protection, consider the program at Austin Community College District. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Austin Community College District is in Austin, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 70 fire protection degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District.
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Studying Online at Austin Community College District
Many students take online classes at Austin Community College District. Among 39,727 students, 12,879 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,320 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Austin Community College District
Rankings can help you compare Austin Community College District’s Fire Protection program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #9 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #15 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #90 of 204 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #130 of 206 |
Earnings for Fire Protection Graduates from Austin Community College District
Students who complete Austin Community College District’s Fire Protection program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,249 |
| 2 years | $43,240 |
| 4 years | $59,080 |
| 5 years | $57,562 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Fire Protection graduates from Austin Community College District report median earnings of $59,080, compared with $52,547 for all Austin Community College District graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fire Protection graduates from Austin Community College District comes in at $11,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Austin Community College District, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fire Protection graduates at Austin Community College District are 17% women (12) and 83% men (58).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Austin Community College District
Among the 24 associate’s fire protection graduates at Austin Community College District, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 54% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District, above the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fire Protection Concentrations at Austin Community College District
The Fire Protection program at Austin Community College District includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 24 |
| Fire Science | 46 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Those who complete Fire Protection program at Austin Community College District pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Fire Protection majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $63,677 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $60,919 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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