by our College Data Analytics Team
[Fire Protection](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/fire-protection/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for fire protection students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the fire protection degrees they offer, see the list below.
Bridgerland Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among fire protection schools in Utah. Set in the city of Logan, Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Typical student debt for fire protection graduates is $12,000. Soon after graduation, fire protection degree recipients from Bridgerland Technical College generally make around $28,884. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Utah Valley University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value fire protection schools. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical student debt for fire protection graduates is $15,203. Fire Protection graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $60,522 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Davis Technical College one of the best values for fire protection. Davis Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kaysville. Typical student debt for fire protection graduates is $6,262. Early-career fire protection graduates make about $34,093. That is a strong return on a $6,262 median debt.
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This ranking is produced 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.