Fire Systems Technology 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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fire systems technology students pursuing a degree.
The school you choose for fire systems technology can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Fire Systems Technology rankings. For our Best Overall Fire Systems Technology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Fire Systems Technology Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Clover Park Technical College tops our 2027 ranking of the best fire systems technology schools. Located in the city of Lakewood, Clover Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 37 fire systems technology degrees were awarded at Clover Park Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire systems technology program make about $42,209 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,154.
Read more about the fire systems technology program at Clover Park Technical College
Students looking for a strong fire systems technology program will find one at Onondaga Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Syracuse, Onondaga Community College is a large public institution. Onondaga Community College awarded about 11 fire systems technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire systems technology degree recipients from Onondaga Community College generally make around $37,705. Onondaga Community College graduates carry a median of $12,623 in student loans.
See the full fire systems technology program report for Onondaga Community College
The ranking above is published 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 · 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).
