by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 211 associate degrees in fire science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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 college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host 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 schools for fire science students working on their associate degree.
The fire science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire science.
Utah Valley University is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fire science. UVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Orem.More information about a associate in fire science from Utah Valley University
College of Southern Idaho is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fire science. College of Southern Idaho is a medium-sized public college located in the remote town of Twin Falls.More information about a associate in fire science from College of Southern Idaho
College of Western Idaho is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire science. Located in the rural area of Nampa, CWI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from College of Western Idaho
It's difficult to beat Colorado Mountain College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire science. Located in the remote town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Colorado Mountain College
It is difficult to beat Pueblo Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire science. Pueblo Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Pueblo.More information about a associate in fire science from Pueblo Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Red Rocks Community College
Located in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Aims Community College
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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 |
|---|---|
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 14 |
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 6 |
