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2023 Best Value Colleges for Fire Science (With Aid)

85 Ranked Colleges
8,102 Degrees Awarded
$6,000 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 8,102 people earned their degree in fire science, making the major the 266th most popular in the United States.

For this year’s “Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 85 colleges that offer a degree in fire science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality fire science programs that also have a lower cost than 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for fire science students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Fire Science (With Aid)

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Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, California

Out of the 85 schools in the Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Moreno Valley College landed the #1 spot on the list. Moreno Valley College is a medium-sized public school situated in Moreno Valley, California. It awarded 75 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

Moreno Valley College also took the #4 spot in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Moreno Valley College is $5,818 for fire science students with aid.

Read more about Fire Science at Moreno Valley College

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Out of the 85 schools in the Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Albany Technical College landed the #2 spot on the list. Albany Technical College is a small school located in Albany, Georgia that handed out 22 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

Albany Technical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Fire Science Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Albany Technical College is $663 for fire science students with aid.

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Out of the 85 schools in the Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, South Georgia Technical College landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Americus, Georgia, this small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified ’s fire science students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $763 for fire science students with aid per year to attend South Georgia Technical College.

Full South Georgia Technical College Fire Science Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 81 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our fire science students with aid list, UF has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Florida is $5,135 for fire science students with aid.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Florida Fire Science Report

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Out of the 85 schools in the Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, John Jay College of Criminal Justice landed the #5 spot on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

John Jay also took the #11 spot in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. It costs about $2,699 for fire science students with aid per year to attend John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full John Jay Fire Science Report

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Eastern Gateway Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, this large public school handed out 23 degrees to qualified ’s fire science students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our fire science students with aid list, Eastern Gateway Community College has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Eastern Gateway Community College is $2,543 for Fire Science students with aid.

Full Eastern Gateway Community College Fire Science Report

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this large public school handed out 46 degrees to qualified ’s fire science students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ivy Tech Community College, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Ivy Tech Community College is $7,669 for fire science students with aid.

Read more about Fire Science at Ivy Tech Community College

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

American Public University System came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. American Military University is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 54 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

American Military University also made our “Best Fire Science Schools” list, coming in at #2. It costs about $10,563 for Fire Science students with aid per year to attend American Military University.

With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full American Military University Fire Science Report

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Madison Area Technical College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Madison Area Technical College is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our fire science students with aid list, Madison College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. It costs about $10,053 for fire science students with aid per year to attend Madison College.

Full Madison College Fire Science Report

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Central New Mexico Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.

CNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Fire Science Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Central New Mexico Community College is $3,322 for fire science students with aid.

Read full report on Fire Science at Central New Mexico Community College

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With a ranking of #11, Chemeketa Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Chemeketa Community College is a public institution located in Salem, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Chemeketa Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Fire Science Schools” list. It costs about $6,338 for Fire Science students with aid per year to attend Chemeketa Community College.

Full Chemeketa Community College Fire Science Report

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With a ranking of #12, Utah Valley University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Utah Valley University is located in Orem, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 215 ’s fire science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UVU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. It costs about $9,955 for fire science students with aid per year to attend UVU.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Fire Science at UVU

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South Texas College
McAllen, Texas

With a ranking of #13, South Texas College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid list. South Texas College is located in McAllen, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s fire science degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend South Texas College is $1,504 for Fire Science students with aid.

Full South Texas College Fire Science Report

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Macomb Community College
Warren, Michigan

Macomb Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Warren, Michigan. It awarded 4 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our fire science students with aid list, Macomb Community College has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. It costs about $9,982 for fire science students with aid per year to attend Macomb Community College.

Read more about Fire Science at Macomb Community College

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Honolulu Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Honolulu CC is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 87 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Honolulu CC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Fire Science Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Honolulu Community College is $7,700 for Fire Science students with aid.

Read full report on Fire Science at Honolulu Community College

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Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Oakland Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Oakland Community College is a fairly large school located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan that handed out 81 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $3,665 for Fire Science students with aid per year to attend Oakland Community College.

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Sinclair Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 125 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $4,959 for fire science students with aid per year to attend Sinclair Community College.

Read more about Fire Science at Sinclair Community College

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With a ranking of #18, College of Southern Nevada did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified ’s fire science students in 2020-2021.

CSN also made our “Best Fire Science Schools” list, coming in at #14. It costs about $7,019 for Fire Science students with aid per year to attend College of Southern Nevada.

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Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, Wisconsin

Fox Valley Technical College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. FVTC is a public institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

FVTC also took the #7 spot in our “Best Fire Science Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Fox Valley Technical College is $12,207 for fire science students with aid.

Full Fox Valley Technical College Fire Science Report

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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois

With a ranking of #20, McHenry County College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Crystal Lake, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend McHenry County College is $7,706 for Fire Science students with aid.

Read more about Fire Science at McHenry County College

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Lewis and Clark Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #21. Godfrey, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $6,972 for Fire Science students with aid per year to attend Lewis and Clark Community College.

Read full report on Fire Science at Lewis and Clark Community College

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Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, Illinois

Oakton Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. Des Plaines, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Oakton Community College is $6,423 for fire science students with aid.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #23, El Paso Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid list. El Paso Community College is a large school located in El Paso, Texas that handed out 44 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend El Paso Community College is $3,848 for fire science students with aid.

Full El Paso Community College Fire Science Report

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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Colorado Mountain College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, this medium-sized public school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified ’s fire science students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Colorado Mountain College is $6,450 for fire science students with aid.

Full Colorado Mountain College Fire Science Report

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With a ranking of #25, Hutchinson Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Fire Science Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Hutchinson Community College is a medium-sized school located in Hutchinson, Kansas that handed out 61 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

Hutchinson Community College also made our “Best Fire Science Schools” list, coming in at #17. The yearly cost to attend Hutchinson Community College is $6,969 for Fire Science students with aid.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Hutchinson Community College Fire Science Report

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