by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for fire protection students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 41 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider 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.
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.
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 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 Arizona.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire protection.
It is hard to beat Yavapai College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the small city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Yavapai College
Glendale Community College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in fire protection from Glendale Community College
Phoenix College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire protection. Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in fire protection from Phoenix College
Pima Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire protection. Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tucson.
Students who graduate with their associate from the fire protection program report average early career income of $41,558.
More information about a associate in fire protection from Pima Community College
It's difficult to beat Cochise County Community College District if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the small city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Cochise County Community College District
AWC is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Yuma.More information about a associate in fire protection from Arizona Western College
Explore all the Best Fire Protection Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 220 |
| 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 | 39 |
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 933 |
| Security Science and Technology | 20 |
| Homeland Security | 18 |
