Best Fire Protection Degrees in Texas by ROI
Colleges in Texas 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 Texas
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$228,476
Across Texas programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,325
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tarrant County College District
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$803,000 | $82,736 | $11,720 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
San Jacinto Community College
Grad rate: 33.3% |
+$402,730 | $62,886 | $14,990 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Lone Star College System
Grad rate: 18.3% |
+$326,423 | $59,053 | $14,637 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Austin Community College District
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$315,087 | $59,080 | $11,156 | $11,375 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
El Paso Community College
Grad rate: 21.3% |
+$144,699 | $49,872 | $12,741 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
San Antonio College
Grad rate: 23.7% |
+$89,704 | $47,064 | $11,576 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Navarro College
Grad rate: 23.9% |
+$46,981 | $45,637 | $17,659 | $6,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
McLennan Community College
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$147 | $43,033 | $13,382 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Houston Community College
Grad rate: 17.0% |
-$72,185 | $38,994 | $12,065 | N/A | 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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