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#1 #1 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL the University of Florida-Online is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,270–1,400 Est. Net Price * $10,791 Median Starting Salary $50,742
#2 #2 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI Generally, Lake Superior State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,336 Median Starting Salary $51,918
#3 #3 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO Generally, the College of the Ozarks is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $12,611 Median Starting Salary $48,744
#4 #4 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Anna Maria College Paxton, MA Anna Maria College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 780–990 Est. Net Price * $23,894 Median Starting Salary $53,041
#5 #5 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $49,301
#6 #6 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ Generally, New Jersey City University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 890–1,140 Est. Net Price * $19,252 Median Starting Salary $48,644
#7 #7 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,030–1,170 Est. Net Price * $5,001 Median Starting Salary $48,078
#8 #8 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, SC Generally, Columbia College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 830–1,070 Est. Net Price * $18,779 Median Starting Salary $50,985
#9 #9 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI Siena Heights University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $20,074 Median Starting Salary $49,855
#10 #10 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI Madonna University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $18,344 Median Starting Salary $49,069
#11 #11 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,425 Median Starting Salary $49,136
#12 #12 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID Generally, Lewis-Clark State College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 850–1,110 Est. Net Price * $11,476 Median Starting Salary $49,529
#13 #13 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S. Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,366 Median Starting Salary $50,742
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Fire Science/Fire-fighting

A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications.

For all the 3,060 degrees awarded in Fire Science/Fire-fighting per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 259 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 15% percent identify as women and 85% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Utah has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting is $41,340.

Popularity of Fire Science/Fire-fighting Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors, some of the most in demand careers include Firefighters, First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers and Fire Inspectors and Investigators. Not only that, Fire Science/Fire-fighting graduates may land a top paying job, such as First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers or Fire Inspectors and Investigators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Fire Science/Fire-fighting majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

259

Female Students

39 (15%)

Male Students

220 (84%)

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Fire Science/Fire-fighting

#1 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

65%

41

1,270–1,400

$10,791

$50,742

#2 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

77%

14

1,010–1,230

$14,336

$51,918

#3 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

21%

1

1,050–1,220

$12,611

$48,744

#4 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

70%

67

780–990

$23,894

$53,041

#5 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

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87

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$9,346

$49,301

#6 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

90%

20

890–1,140

$19,252

$48,644

#7 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

51%

10

1,030–1,170

$5,001

$48,078

#8 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

98%

6

830–1,070

$18,779

$50,985

#9 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

65%

1

970–1,190

$20,074

$49,855

#10 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

65%

3

920–1,150

$18,344

$49,069

#11 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

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1

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$12,425

$49,136

#12 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

87%

2

850–1,110

$11,476

$49,529

#13 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting in the U.S.

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6

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$12,366

$50,742

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