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2026 Best Fire Science Schools in the New England Region

5 Colleges in the United States
147 Fire Science Degrees Awarded
$51,396 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fire Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fire science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Fire Science in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fire science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Fire Science

1

Anna Maria College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in fire science. Set in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Anna Maria College awarded about 64 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Anna Maria College generally make around $81,637. Students borrow a median of $22,875 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Anna Maria College

2

Community College Of Rhode Island is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public institution. About 11 fire science degrees were awarded at Community College Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Community College Of Rhode Island generally make around $39,680. Students borrow a median of $13,940 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fire science from Community College Of Rhode Island

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Massasoit Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brockton. Massasoit Community College awarded about 13 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Massasoit Community College generally make around $42,938. Typical student debt for the program is $10,894. Get the full fire science details for Massasoit Community College

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Southern Maine Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of South Portland. There were roughly 37 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Southern Maine Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Southern Maine Community College generally make around $41,328. Students borrow a median of $13,869 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Southern Maine Community College

5

Lakes Region Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Laconia, Lakes Region Community College is a small public institution. Lakes Region Community College awarded about 22 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full fire science details for Lakes Region Community College

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Notes and References

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 · 14 schools evaluated.

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