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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fire Science

212 Colleges in the United States
2,066 Associate Degrees
Ranked #59 in popularity, fire science is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 212 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for fire science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,066 associate degrees in fire science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Fire Science School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fire Science Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in fire science matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fire Science ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality fire science program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for fire science.

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for fire science students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Fire Science Students Working on Their Associate

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660 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#1 Best Quality In AL

Columbia Southern University is a popular choice for students pursuing an associate degree in fire science. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit university located in the town of Orange Beach. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Alabama.

There were roughly 660 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent data year.

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114 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
#1 Best Quality In UT

Utah Valley University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire science. UVU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Orem. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Utah.

There were approximately 114 fire science students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent data year.

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36 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

American Public University System is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire science. American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in West Virginia.

There were roughly 36 fire science students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.

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35 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In HI
#1 Best Quality In HI

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in fire science needs to look into Honolulu Community College. Located in the city of Honolulu, Honolulu CC is a public college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Hawaii.

There were about 35 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Honolulu CC in the most recent data year.

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34 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#1 Best Quality In IL

Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Illinois.

There were about 34 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Purdue University Global
Indianapolis, IN
32 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
#1 Best Quality In IN

Purdue University Global is a very large public university located in the large city of Indianapolis. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Indiana.

There were about 32 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent year we have data available.

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30 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KS
#1 Best Quality In KS

Hutchinson Community College is a small public college located in the distant town of Hutchinson. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Kansas.

There were about 30 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at Hutchinson Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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29 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Oregon.

There were roughly 29 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at Chemeketa Community College in the most recent data year.

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
28 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In IN
#2 Best Quality In IN

Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Indianapolis. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Indiana.

There were roughly 28 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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27 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CO
#2 Best Quality In CO

Located in the city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Colorado.

There were approximately 27 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Red Rocks Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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26 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NV
#1 Best Quality In NV

Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Nevada.

There were about 26 fire science students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from College of Southern Nevada

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the city of The Woodlands. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Texas.

There were approximately 25 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available.

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25 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Cincinnati State is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Cincinnati.

There were about 25 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Cincinnati State in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX
22 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#5 Best Quality In TX

Blinn College is a large public college located in the distant town of Brenham. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Texas.

There were approximately 22 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at Blinn College in the most recent year we have data available.

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21 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
#1 Best Quality In TN

Located in the suburb of Gallatin, VSCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Tennessee.

There were roughly 21 fire science students who graduated with this degree at VSCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from Volunteer State Community College

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21 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#7 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Texas.

There were approximately 21 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at El Paso Community College in the most recent data year.

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20 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Laconia, Lakes Region Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.

There were approximately 20 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Lakes Region Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
19 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In IN
#3 Best Quality In IN

Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Indiana.

There were approximately 19 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year.

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18 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Houston. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Texas. More information about a associate in fire science from Houston Community College

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18 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
#1 Best Quality In NM

CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in New Mexico.

There were approximately 18 fire science students who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in fire science from Central New Mexico Community College

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Moreno Valley College
Moreno Valley, CA
18 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Moreno Valley College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Moreno Valley. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in California.

There were about 18 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Moreno Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
18 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CO
#5 Best Quality In CO

PPCC is a large public college located in the suburb of Colorado Springs. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Colorado.

There were roughly 18 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at PPCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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17 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WI
#1 Best Quality In WI

Madison College is a large public college located in the large city of Madison. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Wisconsin.

There were roughly 17 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from Madison Area Technical College

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17 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In HI
#2 Best Quality In HI

Hawaii CC is a small public college located in the town of Hilo. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Hawaii.

There were approximately 17 fire science individuals who graduated with this degree at Hawaii CC in the most recent year we have data available.

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17 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AK
#1 Best Quality In AK

Located in the small suburb of Fairbanks, UAF is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in fire science in Alaska.

There were approximately 17 fire science students who graduated with this degree at UAF in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in fire science from University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Casper College
Casper, WY
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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fire Science award.

Rank College Location
35 Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA
35 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
35 Everett Community College Everett, WA
35 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
39 Bristol Community College Fall River, MA
39 Pueblo Community College Pueblo, CO
39 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
42 Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL
42 Nassau Community College Garden City, NY
42 Portland Community College Portland, OR
42 Louisiana State University - Eunice Eunice, LA
42 Meridian Community College Meridian, MS
42 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL

Fire Science by Region

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Fire Services Administration 156
Fire Systems Technology 60
Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation 29
Other Fire Protection 14
Fire/Arson Investigation & Prevention 8

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