by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 20 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 117 associate degrees in fire protection to qualified students.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for fire protection students seeking a an associate degree.
Onondaga Community College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the large suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Onondaga Community College
It's hard to beat Bucks County Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Newtown.More information about a associate in fire protection from Bucks County Community College
It's difficult to beat Camden County College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Camden County College
Northampton County Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the large suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Northampton County Area Community College
Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in fire protection from Monroe Community College
Located in the fringe town of Newton, Sussex County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Sussex County Community College
HACC is a large public college located in the small city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in fire protection from Harrisburg Area Community College
Located in the large suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Montgomery County Community College
Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Prince George’s Community College
Located in the large suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Rowan College at Burlington County
Explore the best fire protection colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 55 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 18 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 29 |
| Maryland | 126 | 14 |
| District of Columbia | 36 | 1 |
Fire Protection is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 38 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 38 |
| Fire Science | 19 |
| Fire Services Administration | 16 |
| Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5,752 |
| Homeland Security | 127 |
| Security Science and Technology | 106 |
| Other Homeland Security | 72 |
