2027 Best Fire Science Schools in the Southwest Region
Fire Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools to find the best for fire science students.
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Best Schools for Fire Science in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall fire science education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Fire Science
Our analysis ranked Lone Star College System the best school in the country for a degree in fire science. Located in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public university. There were roughly 200 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $39,954. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete this degree.
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Tarrant County College District is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fire science, ranking #2. Tarrant County College District is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth. There were roughly 178 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College District in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $45,158 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,148.
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College Of The Mainland came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the city of Texas City, College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 42 fire science students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Mainland in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $40,788 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,928.
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San Jacinto Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in fire science, ranking #4. Located in the city of Pasadena, San Jacinto Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 94 fire science students who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $38,107. San Jacinto Community College graduates carry a median of $11,376 in student loans.
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Del Mar College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #5 spot this year. This large public university is located in the city of Corpus Christi. Del Mar College awarded about 71 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Del Mar College earn a median of $40,661 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,476.
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Mesa Community College earned the #6 position for fire science this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. Mesa Community College awarded about 18 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
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Blinn College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public institution. About 24 fire science degrees were awarded at Blinn College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Blinn College earn a median of $43,408 early in their careers. Blinn College graduates carry a median of $16,465 in student loans.
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Mclennan Community College earned the #8 position for fire science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Waco. Mclennan Community College awarded about 49 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Mclennan Community College earn a median of $47,467 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500.
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Austin Community College District placed #9 among the best fire science schools. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. About 167 fire science degrees were awarded at Austin Community College District in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $47,024. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $11,375 in student loans.
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San Juan College came in at #10 for fire science this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Farmington. About 24 fire science degrees were awarded at San Juan College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $41,697 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,150.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. There were roughly 39 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College Glendale Az in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Glendale Community College Glendale Az generally make around $51,483. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete this degree.
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South Plains College placed #12 among the best fire science schools. This large public university is located in the town of Levelland. There were roughly 23 fire science students who graduated with this degree at South Plains College in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of South Plains College earn a median of $30,949 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,788 to complete this degree.
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Lamar Institute Of Technology ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Beaumont. Lamar Institute Of Technology awarded about 34 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Lamar Institute Of Technology earn around $55,778 in the first couple years of their career. Lamar Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $14,278 in student loans.
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Tyler Junior College earned the #14 position for fire science this year. Set in the city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a large public institution. There were roughly 93 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $43,348 in their early career. Tyler Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,869 in student loans.
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Midland College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Midland. There were roughly 27 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Midland College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Midland College generally make around $43,454. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree.
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El Paso Community College landed the #16 spot for fire science this year. Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public university. El Paso Community College awarded about 34 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of $29,086 early in their careers. El Paso Community College graduates carry a median of $8,542 in student loans.
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Pima Community College came in at #17 for fire science this year. Set in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public institution. About 53 fire science degrees were awarded at Pima Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $35,059 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,655.
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Amarillo College landed the #18 spot for fire science this year. Amarillo College is a large public school located in the city of Amarillo. Amarillo College awarded about 20 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Amarillo College earn a median of $41,053 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,720.
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Navarro College came in at #19 for fire science this year. Navarro College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Corsicana. About 23 fire science degrees were awarded at Navarro College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Navarro College earn a median of $38,210 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,000.
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North Central Texas College landed the #20 spot for fire science this year. North Central Texas College is a large public school located in the town of Gainesville. About 102 fire science degrees were awarded at North Central Texas College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fire science degree from North Central Texas College earn around $43,536 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,965.
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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City landed the #21 spot for fire science this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Oklahoma City. There were roughly 55 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City earn a median of $45,580 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,726 to complete this degree.
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Houston Community College came in at #22 for fire science this year. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a very large public university. About 123 fire science degrees were awarded at Houston Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Houston Community College generally make around $39,283. Houston Community College graduates carry a median of $19,223 in student loans.
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Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. Located in the town of Roswell, Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus is a mid-sized public university. About 38 fire science degrees were awarded at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $21,129 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,110.
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Coconino Community College landed the #24 spot for fire science this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Flagstaff. About 27 fire science degrees were awarded at Coconino Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Coconino Community College generally make around $39,850. Students borrow a median of $16,011 to complete this degree.
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Kilgore College placed #25 among the best fire science schools. Located in the town of Kilgore, Kilgore College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 10 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Kilgore College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Kilgore College earn around $44,322 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete this degree.
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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 · 32 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.
