by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Fire Science is the 266th most popular major in the country with 8,321 degrees awarded in 2021-2022.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major” ranking, we looked at 226 colleges that offer a degree in fire science. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in fire science.
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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major” list to help you make the college decision.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for fire science students.
Out of the 226 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Anna Maria College landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in Paxton, Massachusetts, and it awarded 67 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lakes Region Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. Lakes Region Community College is a small school located in Laconia, New Hampshire that handed out 22 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Southern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. Columbia Southern University is located in Orange Beach, Alabama and, has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 439 ’s fire science degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Fire Science at Columbia Southern University
Out of the 226 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Honolulu Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Honolulu Community College is a small public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 82 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Out of the 226 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida-Online landed the #5 spot on the list. UF Online is a medium-sized public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 41 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Fire Science at University of Florida-Online
Hawaii Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking, coming in at #6. Hawaii CC is a public institution located in Hilo, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
With a ranking of #7, University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus is a small public school situated in Los Alamos, New Mexico. It awarded 3 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Helena College University of Montana did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking, coming in at #8. Helena College University of Montana is located in Helena, Montana and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s fire science degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Louisiana State University - Eunice came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking. Louisiana State University - Eunice is a small school located in Eunice, Louisiana that handed out 8 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Fire Science at Louisiana State University - Eunice
With a ranking of #10, Lake Superior State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. Lake Superior State University is a small public school situated in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. It awarded 19 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Fire Science at Lake Superior State University
Southern Maine Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. Located in South Portland, Maine, this medium-sized public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified ’s fire science students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #12, Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. This small school is located in Coos Bay, Oregon, and it awarded 8 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Bates Technical College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this small public school handed out 23 degrees to qualified ’s fire science students in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Coconino Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking, coming in at #14. Coconino Community College is a small public school situated in Flagstaff, Arizona. It awarded 22 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Casper College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. Located in Casper, Wyoming, this small public school handed out 56 diplomas to qualified ’s fire science students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Hocking College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking. Hocking Technical College is located in Nelsonville, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1 ’s fire science degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Hutchinson Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking. Hutchinson Community College is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 86 ’s fire science degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Fire Science at Hutchinson Community College
With a ranking of #18, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 22 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Fire Science at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
With a ranking of #19, Volunteer State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. This medium-sized school is located in Gallatin, Tennessee, and it awarded 68 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #20, Massasoit Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. Massasoit Community College is a public institution located in Brockton, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
John Wood Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major list. Quincy, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 16 students in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Central Oregon Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking. COCC is a small public school situated in Bend, Oregon. It awarded 15 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Lake Tahoe Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking. LTCC is a public institution located in South Lake Tahoe, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 33 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Read more about Fire Science at Lake Tahoe Community College
Utah Valley University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking, coming in at #24. Utah Valley University is a large school located in Orem, Utah that handed out 276 ’s fire science degrees in 2021-2022.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
University of Antelope Valley landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Fire Science Major ranking. University of Antelope Valley is located in Lancaster, California and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s fire science degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Not only did these schools make the top 34 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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