by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Wisconsin to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of fire protection. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 75 associate degrees in fire protection during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of fire protection for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fire protection students working on their associate degree.
The fire protection school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in Wisconsin.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire protection.
Madison Area Technical College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Madison Area Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire protection. FVTC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Appleton.More information about a associate in fire protection from Fox Valley Technical College
It is difficult to beat Western Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Western Technical College
Mid-State Technical College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Mid-State is a small public college located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids.More information about a associate in fire protection from Mid-State Technical College
BTC is a small public college located in the small suburb of Janesville.More information about a associate in fire protection from Blackhawk Technical College
North Central Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Wausau.More information about a associate in fire protection from Northcentral Technical College
WCTC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Pewaukee.More information about a associate in fire protection from Waukesha County Technical College
MATC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Milwaukee.More information about a associate in fire protection from Milwaukee Area Technical College
Explore all the Best Fire Protection Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
Fire Protection is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 63 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 8 |
| Fire Services Administration | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 589 |
| Security Science and Technology | 24 |
| Homeland Security | 3 |
