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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 Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management....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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