2027 Best Fire Science Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Fire Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their fire science programs.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best fire science schools.
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Best Schools for Fire Science in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fire science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Fire Science
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice tops our 2027 ranking of the best fire science schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 fire science degrees were awarded at Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice generally make around $48,121. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500.
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A rank of #2 makes New Jersey City University one of the top schools for fire science. New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. About 25 fire science degrees were awarded at New Jersey City University in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of New Jersey City University earn a median of $54,600 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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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