by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for fire protection students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 246 associate degrees in fire protection to qualified students.
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Your choice of fire protection for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for fire protection 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 Protection Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for fire protection students seeking a an associate degree.
Utah Valley University is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Utah Valley University
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in fire protection needs to look into Colorado Mesa University. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Colorado Mesa University
Aims Community College is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Aims Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Greeley.More information about a associate in fire protection from Aims Community College
Pikes Peak Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the large suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Pikes Peak Community College
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Fire Protection is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 226 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 16 |
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Fire Services Administration | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 422 |
| Homeland Security | 9 |
| Security Science and Technology | 7 |