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#1 #1 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR At Eastern Oregon University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $49,646
#2 #2 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Waldorf University Forest City, IA At Waldorf University, the most popular majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, Psychology, and General. In fact, Waldorf University grants 117 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 930–1,090 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#3 #3 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC At Fayetteville State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Fayetteville State University awards 161 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 810–990 Median Starting Salary $48,792
#4 #4 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 126 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $51,055
#5 #5 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,561
#6 #6 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $48,155
#7 #7 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Annually, California State University-Los Angeles grants around 819 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 870–1,060 Median Starting Salary $47,517
#8 #8 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY At CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Psychology, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $48,078
#9 #9 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 794 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $51,579
#10 #10 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Each year, Western Illinois University grants around 149 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 880–1,120 Median Starting Salary $50,361
#11 #11 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 419 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $49,733
#12 #12 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,199
#13 #13 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,867
#14 #14 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 266 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $49,580
#15 #15 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, Metropolitan State University of Denver awards around 216 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,140 Median Starting Salary $49,128
#16 #16 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX Annually, the University of North Texas at Dallas grants about 107 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $47,849
#17 #17 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Each year, Columbia Southern University grants around 1139 degrees to students majoring in Fire Services Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1139 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#18 #18 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV At the College of Southern Nevada, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 76 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#19 #19 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Every year, Pierce College District grants around 18 degrees to students majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#20 #20 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University Global, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $46,501
#21 #21 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. American Public University System Charles Town, WV At American Public University System, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $50,742
#22 #22 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S. University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH Each year, the University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online awards around 37 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $49,080
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About Fire Services Administration

A program focusing on the principles, theory, and practices associated with the management of fire operations, firefighting services, and community fire issues. Includes instruction in fire protection history and theory, incident command leadership, administration of public fire organizations, labor relations, emergency medical services management, fire emergency response strategies and mitigation, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership.

While Fire Services Administration has degrees up to the Masters degree, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Fire Services Administration all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Alabama. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Fire Services Administration is $41,340.

Popularity of Fire Services Administration Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Fire Services Administration degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Fire Services Administration, include First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers and Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have many employment opportunities. Though there are jobs that pay more, like Managers, All Other. the most in-demand position for Fire Services Administration majors is Managers, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Fire Services Administration majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Fire Services Administration majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,568

Female Students

108 (6%)

Male Students

1,460 (93%)

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Fire Services Administration

#1 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

99%

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930–1,150

$49,646

#2 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

77%

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930–1,090

$50,742

#3 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

69%

27

810–990

$48,792

#4 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

96%

21

990–1,160

$51,055

#5 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

94%

27

910–1,200

$48,561

#6 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

99%

25

1,060–1,290

$48,155

#7 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

91%

36

870–1,060

$47,517

#8 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

57%

19

930–1,220

$48,078

#9 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

89%

9

1,070–1,300

$51,579

#10 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

71%

15

880–1,120

$50,361

#11 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

88%

4

1,180–1,370

$49,733

#12 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

81%

8

1,010–1,220

$54,199

#13 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

87%

13

970–1,210

$53,867

#14 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

97%

9

970–1,180

$49,580

#15 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

99%

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890–1,140

$49,128

#16 Best College for Fire Services Administration in the U.S.

84%

4

850–1,100