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2026 Best Fire Science Schools in New Mexico

1 Colleges in the United States
100 Fire Science Degrees Awarded
$32,526 Avg Early-Career Salary

Fire Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their fire science programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 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 New Mexico

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

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM

San Juan College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in fire science. Set in the rural area of Farmington, San Juan College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 41 fire science students who graduated with this degree at San Juan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from San Juan College generally make around $41,697. Typical student debt for the program is $16,150. More information about a degree in fire science from San Juan College

2

Central New Mexico Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in fire science, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. There were roughly 39 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Central New Mexico Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, fire science degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $34,751. Typical student debt for the program is $10,112. See the full fire science program report for Central New Mexico Community College

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Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best fire science schools. Set in the town of Roswell, Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 20 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their fire science degree from Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus earn around $21,129 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,110 to complete this degree. Read more about the fire science program at Eastern New Mexico University Roswell Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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