by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 274 associate degrees in fire science during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The fire science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fire science students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire science.
It's difficult to beat Moreno Valley College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire science. Located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Moreno Valley College
College of Southern Nevada is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fire science. CSN is a very large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in fire science from College of Southern Nevada
Central Oregon Community College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in fire science. Located in the midsize city of Bend, COCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Central Oregon Community College
It is difficult to beat Spokane Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire science. Spokane Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Spokane.More information about a associate in fire science from Spokane Community College
UAF is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Fairbanks.More information about a associate in fire science from University of Alaska Fairbanks
Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Salem.More information about a associate in fire science from Chemeketa Community College
Honolulu CC is a small public college located in the city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in fire science from Honolulu Community College
Explore the best fire science schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 405 | 25 |
| Washington | 288 | 66 |
| Oregon | 260 | 63 |
| Nevada | 185 | 17 |
| Hawaii | 79 | 72 |
| Alaska | 71 | 14 |
Fire Science is one of 6 different types of Fire Protection programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 1,070 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 29 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 18 |
| Fire Services Administration | 4 |
| Other Fire Protection | 1 |