2027 Best Value Fire Protection Schools in Massachusetts
[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fire protection students.
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2027 Best Value Fire Protection Schools in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts. Set in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,832, while out-of-state students pay about $10,776. Fire Protection graduates carry a median of $9,482 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire protection degree recipients from Bristol Community College generally make around $37,897. Set against $9,482 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in fire protection will find it at Springfield Technical Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,904, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for fire protection graduates is $9,707. Early-career fire protection graduates make about $42,457. That is a strong return on a $9,707 median debt.
Mount Wachusett Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in fire protection, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Gardner, Mount Wachusett Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,160, with out-of-state students paying around $11,080. Fire Protection graduates carry a median of $11,497 in student loans. 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.
A rank of #4 makes Massasoit Community College one of the best values for fire protection. Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,376, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Fire Protection graduates carry a median of $10,894 in student loans. Fire Protection graduates of Massasoit Community College earn a median of $42,938 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,894 median debt.
North Shore Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value fire protection schools. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,352 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,920. Fire Protection graduates carry a median of $10,192 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire protection degree recipients from North Shore Community College generally make around $90,948. That is a strong return on a $10,192 median debt.
Salem State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value fire protection schools. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,338, with out-of-state students paying around $19,531. Fire Protection graduates carry a median of $27,176 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire protection degree recipients from Salem State University generally make around $49,656. That is a strong return on a $27,176 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Anna Maria College came in at #7 for value in fire protection this year. Located in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria College is a small private not-for-profit university. 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. Set against $22,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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.
