by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for fire science students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 62 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 quality 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 colleges for fire science students working on their associate degree.
The fire science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fire Science Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire science.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in fire science needs to check out Bristol Community College. Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Bristol Community College
It's difficult to beat Southern Maine Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire science. Located in the small city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Southern Maine Community College
Community College of Rhode Island is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in fire science. Located in the small city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Community College of Rhode Island
Massasoit Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire science. Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire science from Massasoit Community College
Explore the best fire science colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 21 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 114 | 16 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 9 |
| Maine | 94 | 27 |
| Vermont | 69 | 0 |
Fire Science is one of 6 different types of Fire Protection programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 81 |
| Fire Services Administration | 9 |