by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Rocky Mountains Region to review for the 2025 Best Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The wildland/forest firefighting and investigation school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of wildland/forest firefighting and investigation degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Colorado Mesa University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in wildl&/forest firefighting & investigation. Colorado Mesa is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Grand Junction.More information about a degree in wildl&/forest firefighting & investigation from Colorado Mesa University
Explore the best wildl&/forest firefighting & investigation colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 590 | 14 |
One of 6 majors within the Fire Protection area of study, Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science | 632 |
| Other Fire Protection | 76 |
| Fire Services Administration | 28 |
| Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 5 |
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