2027 Best Value Fire Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
[Fire Science](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/fire-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 11 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 Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fire science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Fire Science Schools
Leading the list is Utah Valley University, our #1 best value for fire science in the Rocky Mountains Region. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $15,203 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at Pikes Peak Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,510, with out-of-state students paying around $17,110. Typical student debt for fire science graduates is $16,066. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Pikes Peak Community College generally make around $41,037. Set against $16,066 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at Colorado Mountain College, which ranked #3. Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Glenwood Springs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,616, while out-of-state students pay about $12,840. Students borrow a median of $12,953 to complete the fire science program here. Fire Science graduates of Colorado Mountain College earn a median of $48,694 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of Western Idaho came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value fire science schools. College Of Western Idaho is a very large public school located in the rural area of Nampa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. Typical student debt for fire science graduates is $12,497. Early-career fire science graduates make about $40,963.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at Bridgerland Technical College, which ranked #5. Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Logan. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the fire science program here. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Bridgerland Technical College generally make around $28,884. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Red Rocks Community College placed #6 among the best values for fire science. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,859, compared with $17,459 for out-of-state students. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $14,471 in student loans. Early-career fire science graduates make about $76,340. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Casper College placed #7 among the best values for fire science. Casper College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Casper. In-state tuition and fees average $4,410, compared with $10,710 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,598 to complete the fire science program here. Early-career fire science graduates make about $49,729. Set against $12,598 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Aims Community College placed #8 among the best values for fire science. Set in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,258 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,786. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $9,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Aims Community College generally make around $44,470. That is a strong return on a $9,750 median debt.
Pueblo Community College earned the #9 position for value in fire science this year. Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Pueblo. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,049, compared with $17,649 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,106 to complete the fire science program here. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Pueblo Community College generally make around $42,377. Set against $14,106 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Davis Technical College earned the #10 position for value in fire science this year. Located in the suburb of Kaysville, Davis Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students borrow a median of $6,262 to complete the fire science program here. Early-career fire science graduates make about $34,093. Set against $6,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mesa State College came in at #11 for value in fire science this year. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,927 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,124. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $22,310 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Mesa State College generally make around $43,617. That is a strong return on a $22,310 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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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