2027 Best Value Fire Science Schools in Wisconsin
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fire science students.
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2027 Best Value Fire Science Schools in Wisconsin
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
Our analysis ranked Western Technical College La Cross the best value for a degree in fire science in Wisconsin. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Students borrow a median of $13,669 to complete the fire science program here. Fire Science graduates of Western Technical College La Cross earn a median of $43,479 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,669 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $44,020. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt.
Gateway Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,956, while out-of-state students pay about $7,199. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $14,829 in student loans. Fire Science graduates of Gateway Technical College earn a median of $42,410 early in their careers. Set against $14,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Madison Area Technical College earned it the #4 place for fire science. Located in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Students borrow a median of $16,812 to complete the fire science program here. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Madison Area Technical College generally make around $44,279. Set against $16,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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