by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for fire protection students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 107 associate degrees in fire protection during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
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 complete 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 Massachusetts 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.
It is difficult to beat North Shore Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fire protection. North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Danvers.
Students who graduate with their associate from the fire protection program report average early career income of $90,948.
More information about a associate in fire protection from North Shore Community College
Bunker Hill Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Bunker Hill Community College
Springfield Technical Community College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in fire protection. Located in the city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Springfield Technical Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in fire protection has to take a look at Bristol Community College. Located in the large suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Bristol Community College
Located in the suburb of Gardner, MWCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Mount Wachusett Community College
Middlesex Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Bedford.More information about a associate in fire protection from Middlesex Community College
Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fire protection from Massasoit Community College
Explore all the Best Fire Protection Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 101 | 4 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | 17 |
| Rhode Island | 70 | 9 |
| Maine | 69 | 27 |
| Vermont | 58 | 0 |
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 | 81 |
| Fire Science | 24 |
| Fire Services Administration | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 379 |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 |