by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study wildland/forest firefighting and investigation, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 4 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing wildland/forest firefighting and investigation, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Fox Valley Technical College the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in wildland/forest firefighting and investigation. Fox Valley Technical College scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full wildland/forest firefighting and investigation report for Fox Valley Technical College
Veteran students seeking a strong wildland/forest firefighting and investigation program will find one at Pikes Peak State College, which ranked #2. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the wildland/forest firefighting and investigation program at Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Mesa University is a great choice for veterans pursuing wildland/forest firefighting and investigation, landing the #3 spot this year. Colorado Mesa University scores 66.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the wildland/forest firefighting and investigation program at Colorado Mesa University
Antelope Valley Community College District is a great choice for veterans pursuing wildland/forest firefighting and investigation, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 65.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about wildland/forest firefighting and investigation at Antelope Valley Community College District
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying wildland/forest firefighting and investigation: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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