by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of fire protection. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,541 associate degrees in fire protection during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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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 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.
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 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 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 Far Western US 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.
Butte College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Butte College
It is difficult to beat Santa Rosa Junior College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. SRJC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa.More information about a associate in fire protection from Santa Rosa Junior College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in fire protection needs to look into Moreno Valley College. Located in the suburb of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Moreno Valley College
College of Southern Nevada is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in fire protection. CSN is a very large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in fire protection from College of Southern Nevada
MJC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Modesto.More information about a associate in fire protection from Modesto Junior College
Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Victor Valley College
Yuba College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Marysville.More information about a associate in fire protection from Yuba College
Located in the large city of Santa Ana, SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Fire Protection associate degree recipients from Santa Ana College earn a boost of around $8,015 above the typical earnings of fire protection graduates.
More information about a associate in fire protection from Santa Ana College
Located in the midsize city of Bend, COCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Central Oregon Community College
Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the city of Fresno.More information about a associate in fire protection from Fresno City College
Explore the best fire protection schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 1,116 |
| Oregon | 147 | 76 |
| Washington | 131 | 94 |
| Nevada | 112 | 25 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 72 |
| Alaska | 54 | 16 |
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 | 1,200 |
| Fire Science | 290 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 25 |
| Fire Systems Technology | 15 |
| Fire Services Administration | 8 |
| Other Fire Protection | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 7,676 |
| Security Science and Technology | 127 |
| Homeland Security | 28 |
| Other Homeland Security | 2 |