by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 257 associate degrees in fire science to qualified students.
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The fire science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools 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 in the Far Western US Region 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.
It's hard to beat Moreno Valley College if you want to pursue an associate degree in fire science. Located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Moreno Valley College
College of Southern Nevada is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in fire science. CSN is a fairly large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in fire science from College of Southern Nevada
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in fire science has to look into Honolulu Community College. Honolulu CC is a small public college located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in fire science from Honolulu Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in fire science needs to look into Chemeketa Community College. Chemeketa Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Salem.More information about a associate in fire science from Chemeketa Community College
COCC is a small public college located in the small city of Bend.More information about a associate in fire science from Central Oregon Community College
UAF is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Fairbanks.More information about a associate in fire science from University of Alaska Fairbanks
Spokane Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Spokane.More information about a associate in fire science from Spokane Community College
Portland Community College is a large public college located in the city of Portland.More information about a associate in fire science from Portland Community College
Explore the best fire science schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 405 | 25 |
| Washington | 288 | 66 |
| Oregon | 260 | 63 |
| Nevada | 185 | 17 |
| Hawaii | 79 | 72 |
| Alaska | 71 | 14 |
Fire Science is one of 6 different types of Fire Protection programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 1,107 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 15 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 12 |
| Fire Services Administration | 6 |
| Other Fire Protection | 2 |
