by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fire Science](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/fire-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fire science education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value fire science schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fire science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Bridgerland Technical College tops our 2027 list of the best value fire science schools in Utah. 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. Fire Science graduates of Bridgerland Technical College earn a median of $28,884 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at Utah Valley University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $15,203 in student loans. Early-career fire science graduates make about $51,242. That is a strong return on a $15,203 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in fire science will find it at Davis Technical College, which ranked #3. Davis Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kaysville. Typical student debt for fire science graduates is $6,262. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Davis Technical College generally make around $34,093. Set against $6,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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