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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science

10 Ranked Colleges
1,093 Degrees Awarded
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Fire Science is the 266th most popular major in the country with 8,102 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southwest region, there were 1,093 fire science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science” ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a degree in fire science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great fire science programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the fire science program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region vets studying fire science.

Top 10 Best Fire Science Colleges for Veterans in the Southwest Region

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Yavapai College
Prescott, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Yavapai College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science. Located in Prescott, Arizona, this medium-sized public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified ’s fire science students in 2020-2021.

Yavapai College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 257 of the 6,009 students enrolled at Yavapai College were GI Bill® students, of which 166 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,293. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Yavapai College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lone Star College System. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science. The Woodlands, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 63 students in 2020-2021.

North Harris Montgomery did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 70,109 students enrolled at Lone Star College System, 1,932 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,202 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,042. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full North Harris Montgomery Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend El Paso Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science list. El Paso Community College is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 44 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

El Paso Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 26,034 students enrolled at El Paso Community College, 1,324 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 511 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,459. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central New Mexico Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science list. Albuquerque, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.

CNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 21,398 students enrolled at CNM, 839 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 390 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,171. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Central New Mexico Community College]](/colleges/central-new-mexico-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Houston Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science. Houston Community College is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 30 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

Houston Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,421 of the 48,329 students enrolled at Houston Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 783 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,632. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Houston Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

With a ranking of #6, Pima Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science list. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this fairly large public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified ’s fire science students in 2020-2021.

Pima County Community College District also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 853 of the 15,544 students enrolled at Pima Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 426 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,036. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Pima Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Pima Community College]](/colleges/pima-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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South Texas College
McAllen, Texas

South Texas College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science list. South Texas College is a large school located in McAllen, Texas that handed out 20 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Texas College, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 28,233 students enrolled at South Texas College, 532 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 193 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,731. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at South Texas College]](/colleges/south-texas-college/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #8, Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science list. Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City is a small public school situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It awarded 8 ’s fire science degrees in 2020-2021.

OSU-OKC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, OSU-OKC supports 4,949 students, and 54 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 77 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,563. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. OSU-OKC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at OSU-OKC]](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-oklahoma-city/student-life/veterans/)

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Trinity Valley Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science ranking, coming in at #9. TVCC is located in Athens, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s fire science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at TVCC, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,600 students enrolled at Trinity Valley Community College, 116 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,871. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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Blinn College
Brenham, Texas

Blinn College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for Fire Science ranking. Brenham, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s fire science degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

Blinn College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Blinn College supports 18,220 students, and 604 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 249 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,910. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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