by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of fire protection. Combined, these schools handed out 145 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. 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 protection students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fire protection.
Cleveland Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Cleveland Community College
It is hard to beat Guilford Technical Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. Guilford Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Jamestown.More information about a associate in fire protection from Guilford Technical Community College
It is hard to beat Davidson County Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the rural area of Thomasville, DCCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Davidson County Community College
Explore all the Best Fire Protection Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 1 |
| Georgia | 121 | 27 |
| Florida | 121 | 182 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 7 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 43 |
| Virginia | 97 | 16 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 54 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 22 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 3 |
| Alabama | 69 | 493 |
Fire Protection is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 145 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 600 |
| Security Science and Technology | 127 |
| Homeland Security | 59 |
| Other Homeland Security | 37 |