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2024 Best Fire Science Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the Southeast Region
2,734 Fire Science Degrees Awarded
A degree in fire science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #266 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for fire science students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,734 degrees in fire science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Fire Science School

Best Fire Science Schools in the Southeast Region The fire science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Fire Science rankings. For our Best Overall Fire Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Fire Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Fire Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Fire Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fire Science Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Fire Science in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fire science degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Fire Science

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
439 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

Columbia Southern University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in fire science. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia Southern University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 439 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WV
54 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

American Public University System is a good decision for students interested in a degree in fire science. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means American Military University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 fire science students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from American Public University System

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in fire science. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #176 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were approximately 13 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA

It's hard to beat Albany Technical College if you wish to pursue a degree in fire science. Albany Technical College is a small public college located in the small city of Albany. This college ranks 34th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 19 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Albany Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from Albany Technical College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AR
75 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in fire science has to look into Southern Arkansas University Tech. Located in the rural area of Camden, SAU Tech is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 10th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 75 fire science students who graduated with this degree at SAU Tech in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from Southern Arkansas University Tech

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Columbia College South Carolina crest
Columbia College
Columbia, SC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In SC
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1009 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Columbia College South Carolina is a great college overall.

There were approximately 6 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College South Carolina in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
41 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 49th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 41 fire science students who graduated with this degree at UF Online in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from University of Florida-Online

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In LA
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Delgado Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #978 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Delgado Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 8 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent data year.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In LA

Located in the town of Eunice, LSU Eunice is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 8 fire science students who graduated with this degree at LSU Eunice in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from Louisiana State University - Eunice

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC

GTC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Greenville. A Best Colleges rank of #1044 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GTC is a great college overall.

There were about 1 fire science students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from Greenville Technical College

Best Fire Science Colleges by State

Explore the best fire science schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Florida71577
Georgia6904
Virginia63016
Tennessee62443
South Carolina5305
Kentucky51822
Mississippi5011
Alabama500498
Louisiana48919
Arkansas4663
West Virginia41054

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One of 6 majors within the Fire Protection area of study, Fire Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Fire Science

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Fire Services Administration706
Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician536
Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention50

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