2026 Best Fire Protection Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Fire Protection certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 486 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Fire Protection Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Santa Ana College this year in the United States. Located in Santa Ana, CA, Santa Ana College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,180, with out-of-state students paying around $10,756. Students borrow a median of $14,500 to complete their Fire Protection program here. Read more about Santa Ana College
A rank of #2 makes Moreno Valley College one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Moreno Valley, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $1,428, with out-of-state students paying around $12,498. Graduates carry a median of $12,643 in student loans. More on Moreno Valley College
You'll be in good company at University Of Florida, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. University Of Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. University Of Florida Fire Protection students take on a median of $12,296 in debt. More on University Of Florida
You'll be in good company at Santa Rosa Junior College, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Santa Rosa, CA, Santa Rosa Junior College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,318, while out-of-state students pay about $11,308. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete their Fire Protection program here. Read the full report on Santa Rosa Junior College
A rank of #5 makes Madison Area Technical College one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. The median Fire Protection program debt is $16,812. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Graduates carry a median of $24,619 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Columbia Southern University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in Orange Beach, AL, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,224. The median Fire Protection program debt is $15,874. See the full Columbia Southern University profile
Aims Community College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Aims Community College is a public school based in Greeley, CO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,258, compared with $11,786 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,750 in student loans. Read the full report on Aims Community College
Ehove Career Center landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Ehove Career Center is a public school based in Milan, OH. Typical Fire Protection student debt is $8,783. Read more about Ehove Career Center
Oakland Community College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete their Fire Protection program here. See the full Oakland Community College profile
Fort Myers Technical College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. This public school is set in Fort Myers, FL. Get the full Fort Myers Technical College report
Red Rocks Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. This public school is set in Lakewood, CO. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,859, while out-of-state students pay about $17,459. Students borrow a median of $14,471 to complete their Fire Protection program here. Read the full report on Red Rocks Community College
Mahoning County Career And Technical Center landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Canfield, OH. Graduates carry a median of $10,431 in student loans. More on Mahoning County Career And Technical Center
Johnson County Community College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. The median Fire Protection program debt is $13,532. Read the full report on Johnson County Community College
Lamar Institute Of Technology ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Located in Beaumont, TX, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,844, while out-of-state students pay about $12,924. Lamar Institute Of Technology Fire Protection students take on a median of $14,278 in debt. Read the full report on Lamar Institute Of Technology
Colorado Mountain College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Set in Glenwood Springs, CO, Colorado Mountain College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 14%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,616, with out-of-state students paying around $12,840. Colorado Mountain College Fire Protection students take on a median of $12,953 in debt. More on Colorado Mountain College
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,122, compared with $11,447 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete their Fire Protection program here. Read the full report on Seminole State College Of Florida
Butler Tech D Russel Lee Career Center ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Set in Monroe, OH, Butler Tech D Russel Lee Career Center is a public institution. Butler Tech D Russel Lee Career Center Fire Protection students take on a median of $6,607 in debt. Get the full Butler Tech D Russel Lee Career Center report
Valencia College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Located in Orlando, FL, Valencia College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, compared with $9,576 for out-of-state students. Valencia College Fire Protection students take on a median of $8,000 in debt. Read the full report on Valencia College
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Ivy Tech Community College Fire Protection students take on a median of $11,889 in debt. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
Century College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Based in White Bear Lake, MN, Century College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,214 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $21,332 in student loans. Get the full Century College report
Southwestern Illinois College placed #22 among Fire Protection schools in the United States. Southwestern Illinois College is a public school based in Belleville, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,230, compared with $6,720 for out-of-state students. Southwestern Illinois College Fire Protection students take on a median of $12,750 in debt. See the full Southwestern Illinois College profile
Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Located in Jacksonville, FL, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,657, compared with $9,631 for out-of-state students. The median Fire Protection program debt is $19,139. Read the full report on Florida State College At Jacksonville
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Located in Griffin, GA, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,516 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,084. Southern Crescent Technical College Fire Protection students take on a median of $17,619 in debt. Read the full report on Southern Crescent Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Located in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,960, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. Typical Fire Protection student debt is $14,997. Read more about Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Fire Protection Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Lewis And Clark Community College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Located in Godfrey, IL, Lewis And Clark Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,340, compared with $7,840 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,602 in student loans. See the full Lewis And Clark Community College profile
American Public University System landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Charles Town, WV. American Public University System posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. The median Fire Protection program debt is $18,813. Read the full report on American Public University System
El Centro College placed #28 among Fire Protection schools in the United States. Based in Dallas, TX, El Centro College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, compared with $6,900 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,557 in student loans. Get the full El Centro College report
Chipola College landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Based in Marianna, FL, Chipola College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,120, compared with $8,950 for out-of-state students. Chipola College Fire Protection students take on a median of $9,097 in debt. Read the full report on Chipola College
Pueblo Community College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Located in Pueblo, CO, Pueblo Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,049, while out-of-state students pay about $17,649. The median Fire Protection program debt is $14,106. More on Pueblo Community College
Daytona State College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. This public school is set in Daytona Beach, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,106, with out-of-state students paying around $11,994. Students borrow a median of $6,945 to complete their Fire Protection program here. Read more about Daytona State College
San Antonio College did well this year, earning the #32 position. San Antonio College is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,412, with out-of-state students paying around $9,952. Graduates carry a median of $11,839 in student loans. Get the full San Antonio College report
Great Oaks Career Campuses ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Great Oaks Career Campuses is a public institution. Typical Fire Protection student debt is $8,000. Get the full Great Oaks Career Campuses report
South Plains College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Set in Levelland, TX, South Plains College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,733 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,157. The median Fire Protection program debt is $13,788. Get the full South Plains College report
Tarrant County College District placed #35 among Fire Protection schools in the United States. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,863, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. The median Fire Protection program debt is $15,148. Read the full report on Tarrant County College District
Mchenry County College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. This public school is set in Crystal Lake, IL. Students from in state pay about $4,162 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,399. Graduates carry a median of $7,440 in student loans. More on Mchenry County College
Lansing Community College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Located in Lansing, MI, Lansing Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. See the full Lansing Community College profile
Southern Arkansas University Tech did well this year, earning the #38 position. Based in Camden, AR, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $6,480. Students borrow a median of $8,488 to complete their Fire Protection program here. More on Southern Arkansas University Tech
Owens Community College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Owens Community College is a public school based in Perrysburg, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,870, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. The median Fire Protection program debt is $19,383. See the full Owens Community College profile
Central Piedmont Community College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Central Piedmont Community College is a public school based in Charlotte, NC. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,792, compared with $8,936 for out-of-state students. Typical Fire Protection student debt is $11,861. Get the full Central Piedmont Community College report
Oakton Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Based in Des Plaines, IL, Oakton Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,985, while out-of-state students pay about $12,462. Typical Fire Protection student debt is $7,750. See the full Oakton Community College profile
Mclennan Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Located in Waco, TX, Mclennan Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $5,910. Typical Fire Protection student debt is $5,500. Read the full report on Mclennan Community College
South Texas College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Set in McAllen, TX, South Texas College is a public institution. About 20% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,920, with out-of-state students paying around $7,620. Graduates carry a median of $6,868 in student loans. Read the full report on South Texas College
Hennepin Technical College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. Students from in state pay about $5,940 in tuition and fees. Hennepin Technical College Fire Protection students take on a median of $17,887 in debt. Get the full Hennepin Technical College report
College Of The Mainland ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Set in Texas City, TX, College Of The Mainland is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,310, with out-of-state students paying around $4,140. Students borrow a median of $10,928 to complete their Fire Protection program here. Read more about College Of The Mainland
Augusta Technical College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Set in Augusta, GA, Augusta Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,282, with out-of-state students paying around $7,492. Students borrow a median of $11,400 to complete their Fire Protection program here. Read the full report on Augusta Technical College
Yavapai College did well this year, earning the #47 position. This public school is set in Prescott, AZ. Students from in state pay about $2,948 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,486. Yavapai College Fire Protection students take on a median of $14,087 in debt. Read more about Yavapai College
Florida Gateway College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Located in Lake City, FL, Florida Gateway College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,747. The median Fire Protection program debt is $8,669. See the full Florida Gateway College profile
Austin Community College District ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Fire Protection schools. Located in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Students borrow a median of $11,375 to complete their Fire Protection program here. More on Austin Community College District
Gulf Coast State College came in at #51 in this year's ranking. Located in Panama City, FL, Gulf Coast State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,370, with out-of-state students paying around $8,635. Graduates carry a median of $8,286 in student loans. See the full Gulf Coast State College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 486 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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