Fire Protection at Hillsborough Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Protection, take a look at what Hillsborough Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Hillsborough Community College is located in Tampa, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 fire protection degrees were awarded at Hillsborough Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hillsborough Community College
Distance learning is available at Hillsborough Community College. Of 21,483 students, 8,990 (42%) studied exclusively online and 6,561 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at Hillsborough Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hillsborough Community College’s Fire Protection program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #10 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #13 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #50 of 204 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 206 |
Earnings for Fire Protection Graduates from Hillsborough Community College
Students who complete Hillsborough Community College’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 | $40,516 |
| 2 years | $40,896 |
| 4 years | $58,626 |
| 5 years | $68,028 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Fire Protection graduates from Hillsborough Community College earn a median of $58,626, compared with $44,014 for all Hillsborough Community College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fire Protection graduates from Hillsborough Community College comes in at $14,735.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Fire Protection graduates at Hillsborough Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fire Protection graduates at Hillsborough Community College are 5% women (2) and 95% men (40).
Fire Protection Associate’s Program at Hillsborough Community College
Among the 5 associate’s fire protection graduates at Hillsborough Community College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Hillsborough Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Fire Protection associate’s degree recipients at Hillsborough Community College, 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 Hillsborough Community College
The Fire Protection program at Hillsborough Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety | 7 |
| Fire Science | 35 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Graduates of the Fire Protection program at Hillsborough Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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