Fire Protection at McLennan Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fire Protection, you may want to check out the program at McLennan Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McLennan Community College is located in Waco, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 fire protection degrees were awarded at McLennan Community College.
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Studying Online at McLennan Community College
Many students take online classes at McLennan Community College. Of 7,850 students, 3,235 (41%) studied exclusively online and 2,763 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at McLennan Community College
Rankings can help you compare McLennan Community College’s Fire Protection program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Fire Protection Graduates from McLennan Community College
Those who finish McLennan Community College’s Fire Protection program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $35,416 |
| 3 years | $43,033 |
| 4 years | $45,755 |
| 5 years | $61,609 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Fire Protection graduates from McLennan Community College report median earnings of $45,755, compared with $39,841 for all McLennan Community College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fire Protection graduates from McLennan Community College stands at $5,500.
More Specific Fire Protection Concentrations at McLennan Community College
The Fire Protection program at McLennan Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Students who finish Fire Protection program at McLennan Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Fire Protection graduates, 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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