by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in Florida 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 182 associate degrees in fire protection during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The fire protection associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality fire protection program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full 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 Florida.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire protection.
Valencia College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Valencia College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Orlando.More information about a associate in fire protection from Valencia College
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Associate recipients from the fire protection degree program at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale earn $9,780 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a associate in fire protection from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
It is hard to beat Florida State College at Jacksonville if you want to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. FSCJ is a fairly large public college located in the city of Jacksonville.More information about a associate in fire protection from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Indian River State College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the fire protection program make about $32,471 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in fire protection from Indian River State College
Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Lake Worth.More information about a associate in fire protection from Palm Beach State College
SPC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of St. Petersburg.More information about a associate in fire protection from St Petersburg College
Seminole State is a large public college located in the small city of Sanford.More information about a associate in fire protection from Seminole State College of Florida
MDC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Miami.More information about a associate in fire protection from Miami Dade College
Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Hillsborough Community College
Daytona State College is a large public college located in the small city of Daytona Beach.More information about a associate in fire protection from Daytona State College
Explore all the Best Fire Protection Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 1 |
| Georgia | 121 | 27 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 187 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 7 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 43 |
| Virginia | 97 | 16 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 54 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 22 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 3 |
| Alabama | 69 | 493 |
One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Fire Protection has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 168 |
| Fire Science | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 818 |
| Security Science and Technology | 191 |
| Homeland Security | 34 |
