2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fire Science in Iowa

Ranked #59 in popularity, fire science is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the most popular for fire science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 13 associate degrees in fire science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Fire Science School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in fire science matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fire Science in Iowa ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality fire science program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Fire Science Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for fire science.

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Fire Science in Iowa

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for fire science students seeking a an associate degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Fire Science Students Working on Their Associate

1

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA

4 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Best Quality In IA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in fire science has to check out Des Moines Area Community College. DMACC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Ankeny. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Iowa.

There were approximately 4 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at DMACC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from Des Moines Area Community College

1

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

4 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Kirkwood Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire science. Kirkwood Community College is a large public college located in the city of Cedar Rapids.

There were about 4 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from Kirkwood Community College

3

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA

2 Annual Associate Degrees

#3 Best Quality In IA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Iowa Central Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire science. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a public college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Iowa.

There were about 2 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa Central Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from Iowa Central Community College

3

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA

2 Annual Associate Degrees

#2 Best Quality In IA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Hawkeye Community College is a popular decision for students pursuing an associate degree in fire science. Hawkeye Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Waterloo. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Iowa.

There were roughly 2 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Hawkeye Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from Hawkeye Community College

5

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA

1 Annual Associate Degrees

#4 Best Quality In IA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Sioux City. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Iowa.

There were about 1 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Western Iowa Tech Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from Western Iowa Tech Community College

6

Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA

Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public college with a small student population. More information about a associate in fire science from Northeast Iowa Community College

Best Fire Science Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Fire Science Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	310	2
Kansas	283	64
Missouri	214	23
Nebraska	166	18
South Dakota	156	5
North Dakota	141	0

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Fire Science Related Rankings by Major

Fire Science is one of 6 different types of Fire Protection programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Fire Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Fire Services Administration	60

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.