Fire Science/Fire-fighting at Aparicio-Levy Technical College in Tampa, FL

Security & Protective Services CERTIFICATE CIP 43.0203

Total Graduates

50

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

86%

43 of 50

Female Graduates

14%

7 of 50

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
Degree Level CERTIFICATE
CIP Code 43.0203
Program Family Security & Protective Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 50 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 86% male, 14% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Aparicio-Levy Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Firefighter I/II @ Hillsborough County Fire Rescue90%———

In the Firefighter I/II @ Hillsborough County Fire Rescue program at Aparicio-Levy Technical College, 90% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$59,530

10-Year Job Growth

+3.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
Firefighters SOC: 33-2011
$47,624+3.4%
75%
primary100% confidence
$62,448+3.8%
75%
primary100% confidence
$73,944+3.4%
75%
primary100% confidence
$41,904+14.6%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$44,648

Peak Salary

$74,413

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (8)

● Critical Thinking
● Coordination
● Judgment and Decision Making
● Service Orientation
● Active Listening
● Monitoring
● Speaking
● Active Learning

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Tampa, FL

Program Information

CIP Code: 43.0203
CIP Family: 43
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