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2022 Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

14 Ranked Colleges
214 Degrees Awarded
$11,400 Avg Net Price*
Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

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In 2019-2020, 7,726 people earned their degree in fire science, making the major the 246th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,241 fire science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 214 fire science graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,605 and $16,886 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in fire science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent fire science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the fire science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Fire Science (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Houston Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s fire science degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

Houston Community College also took the #4 spot in our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Houston Community College is $5,272 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k.

Read more about Fire Science at Houston Community College

#2

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lone Star College System. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in The Woodlands, Texas, this large public school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified associates’s fire science students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Harris Montgomery, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend North Harris Montgomery is $8,016 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k.

Read more about Fire Science at North Harris Montgomery

#3

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central New Mexico Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Central New Mexico Community College is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 18 associates’s fire science degrees in 2019-2020.

CNM also made our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. It costs about $3,429 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend CNM.

Read more about Fire Science at Central New Mexico Community College

#4

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, Texas
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Del Mar College landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and it awarded 6 associates’s fire science degrees in 2019-2020.

DMC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $5,738 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend DMC.

Full DMC Fire Science Report

#5

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this fairly large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified associates’s fire science students in 2019-2020.

Pima County Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $3,583 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Fire Science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Pima County Community College District.

Read full report on Fire Science at Pima Community College

#6 in overall quality

Collin County Community College District came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Collin County Community College District is located in McKinney, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 associates’s fire science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k list, Collin County Community College District has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $6,293 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Collin County Community College District.

Read full report on Fire Science at Collin County Community College District

#7 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. OSU-OKC is a small public school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 15 associates’s fire science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU-OKC, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend OSU-OKC is $6,753 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k.

Read full report on Fire Science at OSU-OKC

#8

Arizona Western College

Yuma, Arizona
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Arizona Western College did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Yuma, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s fire science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at AWC, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $10,165 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Arizona Western College.

Read full report on Fire Science at Arizona Western College

#9

Odessa College

Odessa, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Odessa College did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. Odessa, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s fire science degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Odessa College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $5,963 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Odessa College.

Read full report on Fire Science at Odessa College

#10

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
#10 in overall quality

El Paso Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s fire science degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k list, El Paso Community College has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend El Paso Community College is $4,594 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k.

Read more about Fire Science at El Paso Community College

#11

Amarillo College

Amarillo, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Amarillo College did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. Amarillo, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s fire science degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Amarillo College, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Amarillo College is $5,578 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Amarillo College Fire Science Report

#12

Yavapai College

Prescott, Arizona
#16 in overall quality

Yavapai College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Yavapai College is a public institution located in Prescott, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Yavapai College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $6,965 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Yavapai College.

Read full report on Fire Science at Yavapai College

#13

Blinn College

Brenham, Texas
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Blinn College did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Brenham, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s fire science degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k list, Blinn College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Blinn College is $15,348 for southwest region associate degree fire science students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Blinn College Fire Science Report

#12 in overall quality

San Jacinto Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Fire Science Schools for an Associate in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. San Jacinto Community College is located in Pasadena, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 associates’s fire science degrees to qualified students.

San Jacinto College also made our “Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. The estimated yearly cost for San Jacinto Community College is $8,692 for Southwest Region Associate Degree Fire Science students whose families make more than $110k.

Full San Jacinto College Fire Science Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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