2027 Best Value Fire Science Schools in Colorado
[Fire Science](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/fire-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fire science education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for fire science students.
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2027 Best Value Fire Science Schools in Colorado
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
Leading the list is Pikes Peak Community College, our #1 best value for fire science in Colorado. Pikes Peak Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. In-state tuition and fees average $4,510, while out-of-state students pay about $17,110. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $16,066 in student loans. Fire Science graduates of Pikes Peak Community College earn a median of $41,037 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,066 median debt.
Colorado Mountain College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #2 spot this year. Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Glenwood Springs. Students from in state pay about $2,616 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,953 to complete the fire science program here. Early-career fire science graduates make about $48,694. Set against $12,953 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at Red Rocks Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,859, while out-of-state students pay about $17,459. Typical student debt for fire science graduates is $14,471. Fire Science graduates of Red Rocks Community College earn a median of $76,340 early in their careers. Set against $14,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Aims Community College earned it the #4 place for fire science. Located in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,258, with out-of-state students paying around $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 came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value fire science schools. Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Pueblo. In-state tuition and fees average $5,049, compared with $17,649 for out-of-state students. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $14,106 in student loans. Early-career fire science graduates make about $42,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mesa State College came in at #6 for value in fire science this year. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,927, while out-of-state students pay about $25,124. Students borrow a median of $22,310 to complete the fire science program here. Early-career fire science graduates make about $43,617. That is a strong return on a $22,310 median debt. Mesa State College admits about 82% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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