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2026 Best Value Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention Bachelor’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
$26,792 Avg Student Debt
$51,324 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention Bachelor's Degree Badge [Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/fire-arson-investigation-and-prevention/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for fire/arson investigation & prevention students.

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2026 Best Value Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fire/arson investigation & prevention degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention Schools

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Our analysis ranked Eastern Kentucky University the best value for a degree in fire/arson investigation & prevention in the United States. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,230. Fire/arson Investigation & Prevention graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career fire/arson investigation & prevention graduates make about $66,617. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Methodist University earned it the #2 place for fire/arson investigation & prevention. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Methodist University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,250. Fire/arson Investigation & Prevention graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire/arson investigation & prevention degree recipients from Methodist University generally make around $30,637. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Methodist University admits about 75% of applicants.

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Students looking for strong value in fire/arson investigation & prevention will find it at University Of New Haven, which ranked #3. University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,332. Typical student debt for fire/arson investigation & prevention graduates is $26,375. Early-career fire/arson investigation & prevention graduates make about $57,392. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

Other Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention rankings across degree levels:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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