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2025 Best Fire Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region

10 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
1,808 Fire Science Degrees Awarded
A degree in fire science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #266 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 10 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of fire science. Combined, these schools handed out 1,808 degrees in fire science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Fire Science School

Best Fire Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region The fire science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Fire Science rankings. For our Best Overall Fire Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Fire Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Fire Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Fire Science

The fire science 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 Fire Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Fire Science in the Great Lakes Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the fire science degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Fire Science

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Ivy Tech Community College crest
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
71 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in fire science has to take a look at Ivy Tech Community College. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #173 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ivy Tech Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 71 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from Ivy Tech Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
35 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

Madison Area Technical College is a great option for students pursuing a degree in fire science. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #223 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Madison College is a great college overall.

There were about 35 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from Madison Area Technical College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MI
63.6% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Macomb Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in fire science. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 12th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 11 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from Macomb Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI
31.6% Growth in Graduates

Fox Valley Technical College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in fire science. FVTC is a large public college located in the midsize suburb of Appleton. This college ranks 9th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 19 fire science students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from Fox Valley Technical College

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
36 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #284 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Purdue University Global is a great university overall.

There were approximately 36 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Global in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from Purdue University Global

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In WI
78.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #292 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Western Technical College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 14 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Western Technical College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from Western Technical College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL

Harper College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Palatine. This college ranks 25th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 14 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from William Rainey Harper College

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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IL
46 Fire Science Degrees Awarded

MCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Crystal Lake. This college ranks 60th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 46 fire science students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in fire science from McHenry County College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI

MATC is a large public college located in the large city of Milwaukee. This college ranks 14th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 7 fire science students who graduated with this degree at MATC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In IN

Vincennes University is a large public university located in the remote town of Vincennes. A Best Colleges rank of #365 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Vincennes University is a great university overall.

There were about 16 fire science students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in fire science from Vincennes University

Best Fire Science Colleges by State

Explore the best fire science schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 64
Michigan 915 42
Illinois 870 153
Indiana 737 90
Wisconsin 672 63

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One of 6 majors within the Fire Protection area of study, Fire Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Fire Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fire Services Administration 342
Fire Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician 117
Other Fire Protection 23
Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation 11

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