by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 1 schools to find the best return on investment for fire science students.
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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.
Delgado Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value fire science schools in Louisiana. Set in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,279 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for fire science graduates is $25,283. Early-career fire science graduates make about $36,073. That is a strong return on a $25,283 median debt.
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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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