by our College Data Analytics TeamFire Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best fire science schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fire science education in Michigan.
Leading the list is Macomb Community College, our #1 school for fire science. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. Macomb Community College awarded about 21 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Macomb Community College generally make around $38,758. Typical student debt for the program is $9,862. Read more about the fire science program at Macomb Community College
Lansing Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fire science, ranking #2. This large public university is located in the city of Lansing. About 31 fire science degrees were awarded at Lansing Community College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Lansing Community College earn a median of $46,103 early in their careers. Lansing Community College graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. More information about a degree in fire science from Lansing Community College
Lake Superior State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #3 spot this year. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Lake Superior State University awarded about 21 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Lake Superior State University earn around $47,910 in the first couple years of their career. Lake Superior State University graduates carry a median of $22,429 in student loans. More information about a degree in fire science from Lake Superior State University
A rank of #4 makes Oakland Community College one of the top schools for fire science. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. There were roughly 44 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Oakland Community College generally make around $44,178. Typical student debt for the program is $15,865. Read more about the fire science program at Oakland Community College
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.
More about our data sources and methodologies.