by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 77 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fire science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,953 associate degrees in fire science to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of fire science for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality fire science program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for fire science students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire science. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in fire science has to check out Columbia Southern University. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the town of Orange Beach.More information about a associate in fire science from Columbia Southern University
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in fire science has to take a look at Moreno Valley College. Moreno Valley College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley.More information about a associate in fire science from Moreno Valley College
American Public University System is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire science. American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town.More information about a associate in fire science from American Public University System
It's hard to beat Utah Valley University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire science. UVU is a very large public university located in the city of Orem.More information about a associate in fire science from Utah Valley University
Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fire science from College of Southern Nevada
Located in the city of Honolulu, Honolulu CC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Honolulu Community College
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Madison College is a large public college located in the city of Madison.More information about a associate in fire science from Madison Area Technical College
Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Fox Valley Technical College
Purdue University Global is a very large public university located in the city of West Lafayette.More information about a associate in fire science from Purdue University Global
Eastern Gateway Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Steubenville.More information about a associate in fire science from Eastern Gateway Community College
Western Technical College is a small public college located in the small city of La Crosse.More information about a associate in fire science from Western Technical College
Located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid-State is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Mid-State Technical College
Here are some additional great schools for Fire Science students that almost earned our Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 13 | Macomb Community College | Warren, MI |
| 14 | Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN |
| 15 | University of Cincinnati - Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH |
| 16 | Yavapai College | Prescott, AZ |
| 17 | Lone Star College System | The Woodlands, TX |
| 18 | Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL |
| 19 | Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson, KS |
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One of 6 majors within the Fire Protection area of study, Fire Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 1,800 |
| Fire Services Administration | 137 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 50 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 38 |
| Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention | 6 |
| Other Fire Protection | 2 |
