[Fire Science](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/fire-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fire science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 340 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fire science students.
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We do not have adequate info to produce a best-value ranking of fire science schools in Alaska yet.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 340 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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