2026 Best Fire Science Schools in Oregon
Fire Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best fire science schools.
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Best Schools for Fire Science in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fire science education in Oregon.
Top Schools in Fire Science
Our analysis ranked Chemeketa Community College the best school in the country for a degree in fire science. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 27 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Chemeketa Community College in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Chemeketa Community College earn a median of $45,440 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,419.
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Central Oregon Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Located in the city of Bend, Central Oregon Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Central Oregon Community College awarded about 21 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Central Oregon Community College generally make around $52,183. Central Oregon Community College graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong fire science program will find one at Portland Community College, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Portland. There were roughly 16 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $49,580 early in their careers. Portland Community College graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
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