by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation Schools in California ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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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 wildland/forest firefighting and investigation degrees they offer, see the list below.
Antelope Valley College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in wildl&/forest firefighting & investigation. Antelope Valley College is a large public college located in the suburb of Lancaster.More information about a degree in wildl&/forest firefighting & investigation from Antelope Valley College
Explore all the Best Wildl&/Forest Firefighting & Investigation Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 10 |
| Oregon | 587 | 0 |
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 Prevention & Safety Technology/Technician | 2,586 |
| Fire Science | 1,139 |
| Fire Services Administration | 32 |
| Other Fire Protection | 31 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.