by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study fire prevention and safety technology/technician, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 28 schools that serve veteran fire prevention and safety technology/technician students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Hillsborough Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about fire prevention and safety technology/technician at Hillsborough Community College
Veteran students seeking a strong fire prevention and safety technology/technician program will find one at Collin County Community College District, which ranked #2. Collin County Community College District scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for Collin County Community College District
Veteran students seeking a strong fire prevention and safety technology/technician program will find one at Valencia College, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for Valencia College
Veteran students seeking a strong fire prevention and safety technology/technician program will find one at Eastern Kentucky University, which ranked #4. It scores 79.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for Eastern Kentucky University
Austin Community College District is a great choice for veterans pursuing fire prevention and safety technology/technician, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Fresno City College placed #6 among the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 78.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the fire prevention and safety technology/technician program at Fresno City College
Indian River State College landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing fire prevention and safety technology/technician. Indian River State College scores 77.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the fire prevention and safety technology/technician program at Indian River State College
St Petersburg College landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing fire prevention and safety technology/technician. St Petersburg College scores 76.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for St Petersburg College
University of New Haven ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. University of New Haven scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 59.3, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about fire prevention and safety technology/technician at University of New Haven
Modesto Junior College came in at #10 for veteran fire prevention and safety technology/technician students this year. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for Modesto Junior College
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San Antonio College came in at #11 for veteran fire prevention and safety technology/technician students this year. San Antonio College scores 74.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for San Antonio College
Bunker Hill Community College placed #12 among the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the fire prevention and safety technology/technician program at Bunker Hill Community College
Guilford Technical Community College placed #13 among the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. Guilford Technical Community College scores 74.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the fire prevention and safety technology/technician program at Guilford Technical Community College
North Shore Community College placed #14 among the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for North Shore Community College
College of DuPage came in at #15 for veteran fire prevention and safety technology/technician students this year. College of DuPage scores 73.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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East Los Angeles College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 72.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about fire prevention and safety technology/technician at East Los Angeles College
Butte College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing fire prevention and safety technology/technician. The school's overall veterans score is 72.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the fire prevention and safety technology/technician program at Butte College
Victor Valley College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 72.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about fire prevention and safety technology/technician at Victor Valley College
Santa Ana College placed #19 among the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 71.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for Santa Ana College
San Diego Miramar College came in at #20 for veteran fire prevention and safety technology/technician students this year. It scores 71.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for San Diego Miramar College
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Santa Rosa Junior College placed #21 among the best fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the fire prevention and safety technology/technician program at Santa Rosa Junior College
Middlesex Community College came in at #22 for veteran fire prevention and safety technology/technician students this year. Middlesex Community College scores 70.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for Middlesex Community College
Springfield Technical Community College came in at #23 for veteran fire prevention and safety technology/technician students this year. Springfield Technical Community College scores 70.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the fire prevention and safety technology/technician program at Springfield Technical Community College
Cleveland Community College landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing fire prevention and safety technology/technician. Cleveland Community College scores 68.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full fire prevention and safety technology/technician report for Cleveland Community College
Mount Wachusett Community College landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing fire prevention and safety technology/technician. It scores 66.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about fire prevention and safety technology/technician at Mount Wachusett Community College
These fire prevention and safety technology/technician colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying fire prevention and safety technology/technician: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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