by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Maine to review for the 2025 Best Fire Protection Schools in Maine ranking.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fire Protection Schools in Maine ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fire protection degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's difficult to beat Southern Maine Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in fire protection. SMCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of South Portland.More information about a degree in fire protection from Southern Maine Community College
Explore all the Best Fire Protection Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 218 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 29 |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 17 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 10 |
| Vermont | 194 | 0 |
One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Fire Protection has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 195 |
| Security Science and Technology | 25 |
| Homeland Security | 21 |
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