by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of fire protection. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 183 degrees in fire protection during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Your choice of fire protection school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for fire protection schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Fire Protection Schools in Arizona list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fire protection degrees they offer, see the list below.
Yavapai College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in fire protection. Located in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 21st out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were approximately 30 fire protection students who graduated with this degree at Yavapai College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in fire protection from Yavapai College
Glendale Community College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in fire protection. Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Glendale. This college ranks 18th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were roughly 47 fire protection students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, fire protection degree recipients generally make about $42,260 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in fire protection from Glendale Community College
Phoenix College is a good choice for students interested in a degree in fire protection. Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #791 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Phoenix College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in fire protection from Phoenix College
Cochise County Community College District is a great decision for students interested in a degree in fire protection. Located in the small city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #660 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cochise College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 2 fire protection students who graduated with this degree at Cochise College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in fire protection from Cochise County Community College District
Pima Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in fire protection. Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #766 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pima County Community College District is a great college overall.
There were approximately 29 fire protection students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the fire protection program make an average of $42,930 for their early career.
More information about a degree in fire protection from Pima Community College
AWC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Yuma. This college ranks 23rd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.More information about a degree in fire protection from Arizona Western College
Explore all the Best Fire Protection Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 317 | 220 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 42 |
| New Mexico | 219 | 37 |
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 | 168 |
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Fire Services Administration | 7 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5,400 |
| Homeland Security | 416 |
| Security Science and Technology | 215 |
| Other Homeland Security | 4 |
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