by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,242 associate degrees in fire protection to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The fire protection associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality fire protection program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for fire protection students seeking a an associate degree.
Butte College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fire protection. Butte College is a fairly large public college located in the rural area of Oroville.More information about a associate in fire protection from Butte College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in fire protection needs to look into Santa Rosa Junior College. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Santa Rosa Junior College
Moreno Valley College is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Moreno Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley.More information about a associate in fire protection from Moreno Valley College
Modesto Junior College is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Modesto Junior College
Victor Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Victorville.More information about a associate in fire protection from Victor Valley College
Located in the suburb of Marysville, Yuba College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Yuba College
SAC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Santa Ana.
Soon after graduation, fire protection associate recipients typically make about $53,847 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in fire protection from Santa Ana College
Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Fresno City College
East Los Angeles College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Monterey Park.More information about a associate in fire protection from East Los Angeles College
Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Lancaster.More information about a associate in fire protection from Antelope Valley College
Explore all the Best Fire Protection Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 147 | 76 |
| Washington | 131 | 94 |
| Nevada | 112 | 25 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 72 |
| Alaska | 54 | 16 |
One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Fire Protection has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 1,179 |
| Fire Science | 53 |
| Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 7,028 |
| Security Science and Technology | 63 |
| Homeland Security | 15 |