by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 19 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 consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire science.
Harrisburg Area Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire science. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Harrisburg Area Community College
Prince George's Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire science. PGCC is a large public college located in the suburb of Largo.More information about a associate in fire science from Prince George’s Community College
It's hard to beat Nassau Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire science. Nassau Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Garden City.More information about a associate in fire science from Nassau Community College
Explore the best fire science schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 1 |
| Maryland | 221 | 6 |
| District of Columbia | 46 | 1 |
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 | 38 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 38 |
| Fire Services Administration | 16 |
| Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention | 6 |
