by our College Data Analytics TeamFire Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 77 schools to find the best for fire science students.
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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.
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 school for fire science. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 65 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $86,740 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,296 to complete this degree. Get the full fire science details for University Of Florida
University Of Florida Online came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Florida Online awarded about 43 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $86,740 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,296. More information about a degree in fire science from University Of Florida Online
Miami Dade College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #3 spot this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. There were roughly 213 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $40,267. Miami Dade College graduates carry a median of $11,967 in student loans. Get the full fire science details for Miami Dade College
Students looking for a strong fire science program will find one at St Petersburg College, which ranked #4. This very large public university is located in the city of St. Petersburg. St Petersburg College awarded about 48 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $55,829. Typical student debt for the program is $9,557. Get the full fire science details for St Petersburg College
Northwest Florida State College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Niceville. There were roughly 38 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Florida State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Northwest Florida State College generally make around $52,856. Students borrow a median of $11,566 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Northwest Florida State College
Columbia Southern University earned the #6 position for fire science this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Orange Beach. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 613 fire science degrees were awarded at Columbia Southern University in the most recent year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Columbia Southern University earn around $79,022 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,874 to complete this degree. Get the full fire science details for Columbia Southern University
Eastern Florida State College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Eastern Florida State College is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne. There were roughly 68 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Florida State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $44,690 in their early career. Eastern Florida State College graduates carry a median of $18,123 in student loans. Read more about the fire science program at Eastern Florida State College
Indian River State College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public university. There were roughly 86 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Indian River State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Indian River State College generally make around $47,206. Indian River State College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in fire science from Indian River State College
Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Florida State College At Jacksonville awarded about 99 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $49,810 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,139. Read more about the fire science program at Florida State College At Jacksonville
Seminole State College Of Florida placed #10 among the best fire science schools. Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Sanford. About 166 fire science degrees were awarded at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Seminole State College Of Florida earn around $48,049 in the first couple years of their career. Seminole State College Of Florida graduates carry a median of $18,419 in student loans. More information about a degree in fire science from Seminole State College Of Florida
Edison State College earned the #11 position for fire science this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public institution. Edison State College awarded about 57 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Edison State College earn around $52,597 in the first couple years of their career. Edison State College graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans. Get the full fire science details for Edison State College
Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #12 for fire science this year. This small public university is located in the rural area of Camden. About 45 fire science degrees were awarded at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Southern Arkansas University Tech generally make around $34,302. Typical student debt for the program is $8,488. Read more about the fire science program at Southern Arkansas University Tech
Valencia College landed the #13 spot for fire science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orlando. There were roughly 123 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Valencia College earn a median of $45,657 early in their careers. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $8,000 in student loans. Read more about the fire science program at Valencia College
Hillsborough Community College placed #14 among the best fire science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. Hillsborough Community College awarded about 35 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of $50,331 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,735 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Hillsborough Community College
Florida Gateway College placed #15 among the best fire science schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Lake City. About 67 fire science degrees were awarded at Florida Gateway College in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $41,947 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,669 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fire science from Florida Gateway College
Palm Beach State College placed #16 among the best fire science schools. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public university. About 218 fire science degrees were awarded at Palm Beach State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Palm Beach State College generally make around $46,698. Palm Beach State College graduates carry a median of $18,971 in student loans. See the full fire science program report for Palm Beach State College
Volunteer State Community College placed #17 among the best fire science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Gallatin. Volunteer State Community College awarded about 72 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Volunteer State Community College earn a median of $40,137 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,462 to complete this degree. See the full fire science program report for Volunteer State Community College
Daytona State College placed #18 among the best fire science schools. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public university. There were roughly 97 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Daytona State College in the most recent data year. Fire Science graduates of Daytona State College earn a median of $42,696 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $6,945. See the full fire science program report for Daytona State College
Pasco Hernando Community College earned the #19 position for fire science this year. Pasco Hernando Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of New Port Richey. About 55 fire science degrees were awarded at Pasco Hernando Community College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Pasco Hernando Community College earn a median of $53,856 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,908 to complete this degree. See the full fire science program report for Pasco Hernando Community College
Gulf Coast State College came in at #20 for fire science this year. Gulf Coast State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Panama City. About 25 fire science degrees were awarded at Gulf Coast State College in the most recent year. Fire Science graduates of Gulf Coast State College earn a median of $49,086 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,286 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Gulf Coast State College
Tallahassee Community College came in at #21 for fire science this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 30 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Tallahassee Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Tallahassee Community College generally make around $40,594. Tallahassee Community College graduates carry a median of $16,340 in student loans. More information about a degree in fire science from Tallahassee Community College
Bluegrass Community And Technical College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Lexington. Bluegrass Community And Technical College awarded about 13 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Bluegrass Community And Technical College earn around $44,431 in the first couple years of their career. Bluegrass Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,366 in student loans. Read more about the fire science program at Bluegrass Community And Technical College
American Public University System landed the #23 spot for fire science this year. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 42 fire science degrees were awarded at American Public University System in the most recent year. Graduates of the fire science program make about $73,302 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,813. Read more about the fire science program at American Public University System
Black River Technical College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Black River Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Pocahontas. Black River Technical College awarded about 22 fire science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Black River Technical College generally make around $41,888. Students borrow a median of $12,420 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in fire science from Black River Technical College
Madisonville Community College came in at #25 for fire science this year. Madisonville Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Madisonville. There were roughly 52 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Madisonville Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Madisonville Community College generally make around $41,084. Typical student debt for the program is $10,985. Read more about the fire science program at Madisonville Community College
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 77 schools evaluated.
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