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2024 Best Fire Science Schools in the Plains States Region

6 Colleges in the Plains States Region
243 Fire Science Degrees Awarded
A degree in fire science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #266 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fire Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 243 degrees in fire science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Fire Science School

Best Fire Science Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of fire science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Fire Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

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Associate Degrees in Fire Science

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fire Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Fire Science in the Plains States Region

If you aren't 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 Plains States Region Schools in Fire Science

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS
61 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat Hutchinson Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in fire science. Hutchinson Community College is a small public college located in the distant town of Hutchinson. This college ranks 32nd out of 47 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 61 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Hutchinson Community College in the most recent data year.

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2
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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
68.8% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in fire science has to check out Century College. Century College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. A Best Colleges rank of #460 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Century College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 16 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Century College in the most recent data year.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In KS
85.7% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Johnson County Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in fire science. JCCC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Overland Park. A Best Colleges rank of #607 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means JCCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 14 fire science students who graduated with this degree at JCCC in the most recent data year.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IA

It is hard to beat Des Moines Area Community College if you want to pursue a degree in fire science. DMACC is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Ankeny. A Best Colleges rank of #501 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DMACC is a great college overall.

There were about 2 fire science students who graduated with this degree at DMACC in the most recent data year.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE

Located in the large city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 6th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were about 9 fire science students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from Metropolitan Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE

Southeast Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Lincoln. This college ranks 11th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were approximately 4 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Community College in the most recent data year.

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Best Fire Science Colleges by State

Explore the best fire science schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 10
Missouri 693 17
Iowa 648 11
Kansas 599 61
Nebraska 500 12

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Fire Science is one of 6 different types of Fire Protection programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Fire Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fire Services Administration 115
Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician 81
Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation 1

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