2025 Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in Oregon

Ranked #66 in popularity, fire science is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Oregon to determine which ones were the best for fire science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 58 associate degrees in fire science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Associate Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to fire science students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other fire science students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized fire science related body.

Our complete 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.

More Ways to Rank Fire Science Schools

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 Oregon list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Fire Science in Oregon

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire science.

Top Oregon Schools for an Associate in Fire Science

1

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

Central Oregon Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fire science. COCC is a small public college located in the midsize city of Bend.More information about a associate in fire science from Central Oregon Community College

2

Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Annual Graduates

Chemeketa Community College is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fire science. Located in the large suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Chemeketa Community College

Best Fire Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Fire Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	405	25
Washington	288	66
Nevada	185	17
Hawaii	79	72
Alaska	71	14

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Fire Science Related Rankings by Major

One of 6 majors within the Fire Protection area of study, Fire Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Fire Science

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.