Fire Protection at South Plains College
If you are interested in studying Fire Protection, consider the program at South Plains College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Plains College is located in Levelland, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 fire protection degrees were granted at South Plains College.
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Studying Online at South Plains College
Many students take online classes at South Plains College. Of 9,098 students, 3,019 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,268 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Fire Protection Rankings at South Plains College
These rankings give you a sense of how South Plains College’s Fire Protection program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #63 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #94 of 204 |
More Specific Fire Protection Concentrations at South Plains College
The Fire Protection program at South Plains College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 40 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fire Protection Graduates
Students who finish Fire Protection program at South Plains College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.