2027 Best Fire Science Schools in the Southeast Region
Fire Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 44 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best fire science schools.
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Best Schools for Fire Science in the Southeast 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
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 school for fire science. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 70 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $86,740. Typical student debt for the program is $12,296.
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A rank of #2 makes Miami Dade College one of the top schools for fire science. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 241 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $40,267 in their early career. Miami Dade College graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans.
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University Of Florida Online is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Florida Online awarded about 46 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of University Of Florida Online earn a median of $86,740 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,296.
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Columbia Southern University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fire science, ranking #4. Set in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. There were roughly 714 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Columbia Southern University earn a median of $79,022 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,874 to complete this degree.
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Northwest Florida State College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the suburb of Niceville, Northwest Florida State College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 26 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Florida State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Northwest Florida State College earn around $52,856 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,566 to complete this degree.
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Southern Arkansas University Tech ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public institution. There were roughly 34 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Southern Arkansas University Tech earn a median of $34,302 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,488.
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Florida State College At Jacksonville landed the #7 spot for fire science this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. Florida State College At Jacksonville awarded about 137 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Florida State College At Jacksonville generally make around $49,810. Florida State College At Jacksonville graduates carry a median of $19,139 in student loans.
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Indian River State College placed #8 among the best fire science schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public university. About 60 fire science degrees were awarded at Indian River State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $47,206 in their early career. Indian River State College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans.
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St Petersburg College came in at #9 for fire science this year. Set in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 83 fire science students who graduated with this degree at St Petersburg College in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $55,829 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,557 to complete this degree.
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Edison State College landed the #10 spot for fire science this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public university. Edison State College awarded about 83 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Edison State College earn a median of $52,597 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,356 to complete this degree.
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Seminole State College Of Florida ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public institution. About 210 fire science degrees were awarded at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $48,049. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete this degree.
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Valencia College placed #12 among the best fire science schools. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public university. Valencia College awarded about 148 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $45,657. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans.
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Hillsborough Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 77 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $50,331 in their early career. Hillsborough Community College graduates carry a median of $14,735 in student loans.
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Volunteer State Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Gallatin. Volunteer State Community College awarded about 98 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Volunteer State Community College earn around $40,137 in the first couple years of their career. Volunteer State Community College graduates carry a median of $12,462 in student loans.
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Palm Beach State College placed #15 among the best fire science schools. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public university. There were roughly 91 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $46,698 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,971.
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Pasco Hernando Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the suburb of New Port Richey, Pasco Hernando Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 31 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Pasco Hernando Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Pasco Hernando Community College generally make around $53,856. Pasco Hernando Community College graduates carry a median of $14,908 in student loans.
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Eastern Florida State College earned the #17 position for fire science this year. Eastern Florida State College is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne. There were roughly 76 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Florida State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $44,690 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,123.
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Gulf Coast State College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Panama City. Gulf Coast State College awarded about 41 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Gulf Coast State College generally make around $49,086. Typical student debt for the program is $8,286.
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Florida Gateway College placed #19 among the best fire science schools. Set in the town of Lake City, Florida Gateway College is a mid-sized public institution. Florida Gateway College awarded about 78 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Florida Gateway College earn a median of $41,947 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,669.
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Daytona State College landed the #20 spot for fire science this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public university. Daytona State College awarded about 79 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Daytona State College generally make around $42,696. Daytona State College graduates carry a median of $6,945 in student loans.
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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale came in at #21 for fire science this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 18 fire science degrees were awarded at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn a median of $45,965 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $36,416.
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South Florida State College placed #22 among the best fire science schools. Located in the suburb of Avon Park, South Florida State College is a mid-sized public university. South Florida State College awarded about 21 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of South Florida State College earn a median of $42,415 early in their careers. South Florida State College graduates carry a median of $8,204 in student loans.
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Black River Technical College earned the #23 position for fire science this year. Set in the town of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 11 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Black River Technical College in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Black River Technical College earn a median of $41,888 early in their careers. Black River Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,420 in student loans.
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Tallahassee Community College earned the #24 position for fire science this year. Tallahassee Community College is a large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. About 37 fire science degrees were awarded at Tallahassee Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Tallahassee Community College earn around $40,594 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,340.
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American Public University System placed #25 among the best fire science schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Charles Town. American Public University System graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 61 fire science students who graduated with this degree at American Public University System in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $73,302 in their early career. American Public University System graduates carry a median of $18,813 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 44 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
