Fire science programs
377 schools across 46 states teach fire science & firefighting. Firefighters in the U.S. earn a median $59,280 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 377
- States
- 46
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $59,280
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.7%
24 fire science & firefighting schools nationwide
School results
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Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +12
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +11
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- CNC machining
- Automotive technician
- +13
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +34
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +17
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +16
Fire science programs by state
- California (57)
- Florida (33)
- Ohio (29)
- Texas (27)
- Illinois (23)
- North Carolina (18)
- Arizona (13)
- Georgia (13)
- Massachusetts (11)
- Kentucky (10)
- Oregon (10)
- Wisconsin (10)
- Kansas (9)
- Washington (9)
- Colorado (8)
- Michigan (8)
- New Mexico (8)
- New Jersey (7)
- Oklahoma (7)
- Iowa (5)
- Minnesota (5)
- Missouri (5)
- Pennsylvania (5)
- Maryland (4)
- Utah (4)
- Idaho (3)
- Indiana (3)
- Louisiana (3)
- Nevada (3)
- Virginia (3)
- Alabama (2)
- Arkansas (2)
- Hawaii (2)
- Maine (2)
- Montana (2)
- New York (2)
- Tennessee (2)
- Wyoming (2)
- Alaska (1)
- Connecticut (1)
- Mississippi (1)
- Nebraska (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- Rhode Island (1)
- South Carolina (1)
- West Virginia (1)
Fire science programs in major cities
What firefighters earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $59,280
- $28.50 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,910–$101,040
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 345,990
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.7%
- 26,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many fire science programs are there?
We list 377 schools with fire science & firefighting programs in 46 states. California has the most, with 57. Together they reported 13,099 fire science & firefighting graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do firefighters make?
The national median pay is $59,280 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 3.7% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find fire science programs near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.