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#1

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

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA

Annually, Anna Maria College grants about 64 degrees to those studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management,......view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

890–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$53,041
#2

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

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

96

SAT Score

970–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$49,301
#3

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

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI

At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

930–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$51,918
#4

#4 Best College for Fire Science/Fire-fighting 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 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,030–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$48,078
#5

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

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ

At New Jersey City University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

890–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$48,644
#6

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

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and International Business/Trade/Commerce....view more

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

890–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$49,069
#7

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

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

Each year, Columbia College grants about 27 degrees to those studying Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

830–1,070

Median Starting Salary

$50,985
#8

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

Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL

Every year, Faulkner University awards around 94 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$46,969
#9

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

Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID

At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$49,136
#10

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

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Each year, Columbia Southern University grants around 925 degrees to students majoring in Fire Services Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$50,742
#11

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

University of Florida-Online
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida-Online, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,270–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$50,742
#12

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

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI

At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$49,855
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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 3,097 degrees awarded in Fire Science/Fire-fighting per year, the majority of them are Associates degree. Out of the 261 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 18% percent identify as women and 82% 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
261
Female Students
48 (18%)
Male Students
213 (81%)

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