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#1 #1 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 67 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management,......view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 780–990 Est. Net Price * $28,732 Median Starting Salary $53,041
#2 #2 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida-Online, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,270–1,400 Est. Net Price * $10,412 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,650 Median Starting Salary $49,301
#4 #4 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,345 Median Starting Salary $51,918
#5 #5 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ At New Jersey City University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 890–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,157 Median Starting Salary $48,644
#6 #6 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY At CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Psychology, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Est. Net Price * $4,141 Median Starting Salary $48,078
#7 #7 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Every year, the College of the Ozarks awards around 31 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $12,279 Median Starting Salary $48,744
#8 #8 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, SC Each year, Columbia College grants about 34 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 830–1,070 Est. Net Price * $23,920 Median Starting Salary $50,985
#9 #9 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,120 Est. Net Price * $18,583 Median Starting Salary $49,069
#10 #10 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,740 Median Starting Salary $49,855
#11 #11 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,353 Median Starting Salary $49,136
#12 #12 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Each year, Lewis-Clark State College grants about 202 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,110 Est. Net Price * $12,508 Median Starting Salary $49,529
#13 #13 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Each year, Columbia Southern University grants around 608 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,085 Median Starting Salary $50,742
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Fire Science/Fire-fighting

A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications.

For all the 259 degrees awarded in Fire Science/Fire-fighting per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 259 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 15% percent identify as women and 85% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Utah has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting is $41,340.

Popularity of Fire Science/Fire-fighting Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors, some of the most in demand careers include Firefighters, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers and Fire Inspectors and Investigators. Not only that, Fire Science/Fire-fighting graduates may land a top paying job, such as First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers or Fire Inspectors and Investigators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

259

Female Students

39 (15%)

Male Students

220 (84%)

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Fire Science/Fire-fighting

#1 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

90%

67

780–990

$28,732

$53,041

#2 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

64%

41

1,270–1,400

$10,412

$50,742

#3 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

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87

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$8,650

$49,301

#4 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

68%

14

1,010–1,230

$14,345

$51,918

#5 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

89%

20

890–1,140

$12,157

$48,644

#6 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

57%

10

1,000–1,250

$4,141

$48,078

#7 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

15%

1

1,050–1,220

$12,279

$48,744

#8 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

96%

6

830–1,070

$23,920

$50,985

#9 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

93%

3

890–1,120

$18,583

$49,069

#10 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

67%

1

890–1,110

$17,740

$49,855

#11 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

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1

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$12,353

$49,136

#12 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

90%

2

850–1,110

$12,508

$49,529

#13 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

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6

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$14,085

$50,742

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