by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fire Science](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/fire-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong fire science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for fire science students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fire science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Bridgerland Technical College the best value for a degree in fire science in Utah. Located in the city of Logan, Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Bridgerland Technical College generally make around $28,884. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Utah Valley University one of the best values for fire science. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $15,203 in student loans. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $60,522. That is a strong return on a $15,203 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Davis Technical College one of the best values for fire science. Set in the suburb of Kaysville, Davis Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Fire Science graduates carry a median of $6,262 in student loans. Early-career fire science graduates make about $34,093. That is a strong return on a $6,262 median debt.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.