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 Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 324 associate degrees in fire protection to qualified students.
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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for fire protection students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire protection.
It's difficult to beat Yavapai College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Yavapai College
Lone Star College System is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Lone Star College System
Glendale Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fire protection. Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in fire protection from Glendale Community College
San Antonio College is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in fire protection. San Antonio College is a large public college located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a associate in fire protection from San Antonio College
CNM is a large public college located in the city of Albuquerque.
Associate students who receive their degree from the fire protection program make an average of $34,786 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in fire protection from Central New Mexico Community College
Blinn College is a fairly large public college located in the town of Brenham.
Associate recipients from the fire protection program at Blinn College make $4,647 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in fire protection from Blinn College
Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Tarrant County College District
Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from South Texas College
COM is a small public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Texas City.More information about a associate in fire protection from College of the Mainland
Explore the best fire protection schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 220 |
| Arizona | 169 | 41 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 37 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 26 |
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 Science | 223 |
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 92 |
| Fire Services Administration | 8 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 3,669 |
| Security Science and Technology | 82 |
| Homeland Security | 74 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1 |
