by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Fire Science Schools in California ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Fire Science Schools in California list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of fire science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Moreno Valley College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in fire science. Moreno Valley College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley.More information about a degree in fire science from Moreno Valley College
Explore all the Best Fire Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 66 |
| Oregon | 587 | 63 |
| Nevada | 354 | 17 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 72 |
| Alaska | 167 | 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 | 2,586 |
| Fire Services Administration | 32 |
| Other Fire Protection | 31 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.