Other Fire Protection is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best other fire protection schools.
The other fire protection program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Other Fire Protection Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Other Fire Protection School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Other Fire Protection Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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California State University San Marcos tops our 2027 ranking of the best other fire protection schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of San Marcos. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University San Marcos awarded about 18 other fire protection degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other fire protection program make about $48,726 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,527 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in other fire protection from California State University San Marcos
A rank of #2 makes University Of Akron Main Campus one of the top schools for other fire protection. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. About 52% of students finish within six years. University Of Akron Main Campus awarded about 17 other fire protection degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other fire protection degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus generally make around $49,582. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete this degree.
Read more about the other fire protection program at University Of Akron Main Campus
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
