2027 Best Fire Science Schools in Arizona
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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fire science students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Fire Science in Arizona
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 Mesa Community College, our #1 school for fire science. This very large public university is located in the city of Mesa. About 18 fire science degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Mesa Community College generally make around $54,730. Mesa Community College graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glendale. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 39 fire science degrees 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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Pima Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. About 53 fire science degrees were awarded at Pima Community College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Pima Community College earn a median of $35,059 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,655 to complete this degree.
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Coconino Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #4 spot this year. Coconino Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Flagstaff. Coconino Community College awarded about 27 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Coconino Community College earn a median of $39,850 early in their careers. Coconino Community College graduates carry a median of $16,011 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong fire science program will find one at Northland Pioneer College, which ranked #5. Located in the rural area of Holbrook, Northland Pioneer College is a moderately-sized public university. Northland Pioneer College awarded about 27 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $44,117 in their early career. Northland Pioneer College graduates carry a median of $8,680 in student loans.
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Yavapai College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best fire science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Prescott. Yavapai College awarded about 32 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Yavapai College generally make around $52,087. Typical student debt for the program is $14,087.
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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 · 6 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.
