Best Fire Protection Degrees in Florida by ROI
Colleges in Florida ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Florida
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$303,305
Across Florida programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,574
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Miami Dade College
Grad rate: 44.6% |
+$882,025 | $86,728 | $12,535 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Hillsborough Community College
Grad rate: 33.2% |
+$302,459 | $58,626 | $10,168 | $14,735 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Palm Beach State College
Grad rate: 41.4% |
+$137,088 | $50,972 | $16,741 | $18,971 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Indian River State College
Grad rate: 44.4% |
+$125,351 | $49,227 | $11,764 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Daytona State College
Grad rate: 43.1% |
+$69,602 | $46,532 | $11,662 | $6,945 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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