2027 Best Value Fire Protection Schools in the New England Region
[Fire Protection](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fire protection education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for fire protection students.
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2027 Best Value Fire Protection Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in fire protection, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Fire Protection Schools
Leading the list is Bristol Community College, our #1 best value for fire protection in the New England Region. Bristol Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fall River. Students from in state pay about $5,832 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Fire Protection graduates carry a median of $9,482 in student loans. Early-career fire protection graduates make about $37,897. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Springfield Technical Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value fire protection schools. Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,904, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Fire Protection graduates carry a median of $9,707 in student loans. Fire Protection graduates of Springfield Technical Community College earn a median of $42,457 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,707 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Mount Wachusett Community College one of the best values for fire protection. Mount Wachusett Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Gardner. In-state tuition and fees average $6,160, while out-of-state students pay about $11,080. Typical student debt for fire protection graduates is $11,497. Soon after graduation, fire protection degree recipients from Mount Wachusett Community College generally make around $43,883. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Massasoit Community College earned it the #4 place for fire protection. Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brockton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,376, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Students borrow a median of $10,894 to complete the fire protection program here. Fire Protection graduates of Massasoit Community College earn a median of $42,938 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
North Shore Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value fire protection schools. Set in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,352, while out-of-state students pay about $10,920. Fire Protection graduates carry a median of $10,192 in student loans. Fire Protection graduates of North Shore Community College earn a median of $90,948 early in their careers. Set against $10,192 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southern Maine Community College came in at #6 for value in fire protection this year. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fire protection graduates is $13,869. Fire Protection graduates of Southern Maine Community College earn a median of $41,328 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,869 median debt.
Lakes Region Community College came in at #7 for value in fire protection this year. Set in the town of Laconia, Lakes Region Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,720, with out-of-state students paying around $14,970. Median earnings reach $51,182 ten years out.
Salem State University earned the #8 position for value in fire protection this year. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. In-state tuition and fees average $12,338, compared with $19,531 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fire protection graduates is $27,176. Soon after graduation, fire protection degree recipients from Salem State University generally make around $49,656. Set against $27,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Salem State University admits about 96% of applicants.
Anna Maria College landed the #9 spot for fire protection value this year. Anna Maria College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Paxton. In-state tuition and fees average $44,571. Typical student debt for fire protection graduates is $22,875. Fire Protection graduates of Anna Maria College earn a median of $81,637 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.
University Of New Haven landed the #10 spot for fire protection value this year. University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Students borrow a median of $26,375 to complete the fire protection program here. Soon after graduation, fire protection degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $57,392. Set against $26,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
- 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.
