2027 Best Value Fire Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Fire Science](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/fire-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value fire science schools.
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2027 Best Value Fire Science Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fire science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Fire Science Schools
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice tops our 2027 list of the best value fire science schools in the United States. Located in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,470, while out-of-state students pay about $15,420. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete the fire science program here. Early-career fire science graduates make about $48,121. Set against $16,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Florida Online earned it the #2 place for fire science. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,876, while out-of-state students pay about $16,579. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $12,296 in student loans. Early-career fire science graduates make about $86,740. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at Purdue University Global, which ranked #3. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,101, with out-of-state students paying around $14,412. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $29,636 in student loans. Fire Science graduates of Purdue University Global earn a median of $89,622 early in their careers. Set against $29,636 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at American Public University System, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $19,434 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $57,404. Set against $19,434 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbia Southern University earned it the #5 place for fire science. Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach. Students from in state pay about $6,224 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for fire science graduates is $21,248. Fire Science graduates of Columbia Southern University earn a median of $82,718 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,248 median debt.
New Jersey City University landed the #6 spot for fire science value this year. New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,460. Typical student debt for fire science graduates is $26,000. Early-career fire science graduates make about $54,600. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
Anna Maria College earned the #7 position for value in fire science this year. Set in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $44,571. Students borrow a median of $22,875 to complete the fire science program here. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Anna Maria College generally make around $81,637. That is a strong return on a $22,875 median debt. Anna Maria College admits about 50% of applicants.
University Of New Haven ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value fire science schools. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Students borrow a median of $26,375 to complete the fire science program here. Fire Science graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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