by our College Data Analytics TeamFire Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their fire science programs.
College Factual analyzed 340 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best fire science schools.
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Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 school for fire science. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 65 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $86,740. Typical student debt for the program is $12,296. Get the full fire science details for University Of Florida
A rank of #2 makes Santa Rosa Junior College one of the top schools for fire science. Set in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 78 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Santa Rosa Junior College
A rank of #3 makes Harper College one of the top schools for fire science. Set in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a very large public institution. Harper College awarded about 21 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Harper College earn around $44,523 in the first couple years of their career. Harper College graduates carry a median of $10,963 in student loans. See the full fire science program report for Harper College
Madison Area Technical College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 101 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $44,279 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,812 to complete this degree. See the full fire science program report for Madison Area Technical College
A rank of #5 makes Macomb Community College one of the top schools for fire science. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. About 21 fire science degrees were awarded at Macomb Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $38,758 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Macomb Community College
University Of Florida Online placed #6 among the best fire science schools. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 43 fire science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida Online in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from University Of Florida Online earn around $86,740 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,296. Read more about the fire science program at University Of Florida Online
Miami Dade College came in at #7 for fire science this year. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. Miami Dade College awarded about 213 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $40,267. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Miami Dade College
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #8 for fire science this year. Fox Valley Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton. About 36 fire science degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $44,020 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Fox Valley Technical College
Lone Star College System came in at #9 for fire science this year. Located in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public university. There were roughly 173 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Lone Star College System earn around $39,954 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,425 to complete this degree. Get the full fire science details for Lone Star College System
Shasta College came in at #10 for fire science this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Redding. There were roughly 284 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Shasta College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Shasta College earn around $50,330 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,275 to complete this degree. Get the full fire science details for Shasta College
St Petersburg College landed the #11 spot for fire science this year. St Petersburg College is a very large public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. About 48 fire science degrees were awarded at St Petersburg College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $55,829 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,557. Get the full fire science details for St Petersburg College
Northwest Florida State College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Located in the suburb of Niceville, Northwest Florida State College is a moderately-sized public university. About 38 fire science degrees were awarded at Northwest Florida State College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Northwest Florida State College earn a median of $52,856 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,566. See the full fire science program report for Northwest Florida State College
Columbia Southern University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Orange Beach. About 26% of students finish within six years. About 613 fire science degrees were awarded at Columbia Southern University in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $79,022 in their early career. Columbia Southern University graduates carry a median of $15,874 in student loans. Read more about the fire science program at Columbia Southern University
Tarrant County College District placed #14 among the best fire science schools. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public institution. There were roughly 76 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College District in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Tarrant County College District earn around $45,158 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,148. Get the full fire science details for Tarrant County College District
Utah Valley University came in at #15 for fire science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 255 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Utah Valley University in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $60,522 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,203 to complete this degree. Get the full fire science details for Utah Valley University
Eastern Florida State College placed #16 among the best fire science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Melbourne. Eastern Florida State College awarded about 68 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $44,690 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,123 to complete this degree. See the full fire science program report for Eastern Florida State College
Indian River State College came in at #17 for fire science this year. Indian River State College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. About 86 fire science degrees were awarded at Indian River State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $47,206 in their early career. Indian River State College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Get the full fire science details for Indian River State College
Butte College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a large public institution. There were roughly 71 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Butte College in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Butte College earn a median of $67,048 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,302 to complete this degree. Get the full fire science details for Butte College
Spokane Community College landed the #19 spot for fire science this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Spokane Community College awarded about 10 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Spokane Community College generally make around $39,679. Spokane Community College graduates carry a median of $16,486 in student loans. More information about a degree in fire science from Spokane Community College
Anna Maria College placed #20 among the best fire science schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Paxton. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 64 fire science degrees were awarded at Anna Maria College in the most recent year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Anna Maria College earn around $81,637 in the first couple years of their career. Anna Maria College graduates carry a median of $22,875 in student loans. Get the full fire science details for Anna Maria College
Modesto Junior College came in at #21 for fire science this year. Located in the city of Modesto, Modesto Junior College is a very large public university. About 45 fire science degrees were awarded at Modesto Junior College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $50,364 in their early career. Modesto Junior College graduates carry a median of $8,575 in student loans. Read more about the fire science program at Modesto Junior College
Rio Hondo College placed #22 among the best fire science schools. This very large public university is located in the rural area of Whittier. About 74 fire science degrees were awarded at Rio Hondo College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Rio Hondo College earn a median of $95,666 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,510. Get the full fire science details for Rio Hondo College
Illinois Central College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Illinois Central College is a large public school located in the suburb of East Peoria. Illinois Central College awarded about 14 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $53,190 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,222 to complete this degree. Get the full fire science details for Illinois Central College
Oxnard College came in at #24 for fire science this year. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. There were roughly 42 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Oxnard College in the most recent data year. Read more about the fire science program at Oxnard College
Pueblo Community College came in at #25 for fire science this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Pueblo. About 57 fire science degrees were awarded at Pueblo Community College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Pueblo Community College earn a median of $42,377 early in their careers. Pueblo Community College graduates carry a median of $14,106 in student loans. Read more about the fire science program at Pueblo Community College
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s fire science ranking:
The following schools placed in the top tier for fire science:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| #114 | Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN |
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 340 schools evaluated.
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