2023 Most Popular Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Fire Protection Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 27 degrees and certificates were awarded to fire protection students who went to a Maine college or university. This makes it the #100 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in Maine ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Maine to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Fire Protection program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Fire Protection Associate Degree Schools in Maine
Check out the fire protection associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Maine.
Most Popular Maine Schools for an Associate in Fire Protection
Our 2023 rankings named Southern Maine Community College the most popular school in Maine for fire protection students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 13% of the students majoring in fire protection at the school are women while 87% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, fire protection graduates from SMCC carry an average student debt load of $12,114.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Eastern Maine Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular fire protection schools in Maine. Located in the city of Bangor, Eastern Maine Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 25% of the fire protection majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 218 |
| Connecticut | 29 |
| New Hampshire | 17 |
| Rhode Island | 10 |
| Vermont | 0 |
Fire Protection Related Majors
One of 4 majors within the area of study, fire protection has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Fire Protection
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 113,121 |
| Homeland Security | 7,140 |
| Security Science and Technology | 6,888 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1,695 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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