Fire science programs in Illinois
We found 23 schools offering fire science & firefighting training in Illinois, with campuses in Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Grayslake, and Palos Hills and more. Firefighters in Illinois earn a median $78,380 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 23
- Public colleges
- 23
- Median pay in IL
- $78,380
- Cities with schools
- 11
23 fire science & firefighting schools
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City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +11
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
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Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +21
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Lewis & Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +17
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +20
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +20
Fire science programs by city
What firefighters earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $78,380
- $37.68 an hour
- Typical range
- $38,900–$106,060
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 18,400
- 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 & firefighting schools are in Illinois?
We list 23 schools in Illinois with fire science & firefighting programs: 23 public colleges. Campuses are in Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Grayslake, Palos Hills, and Belleville.
Are there community college fire science & firefighting programs in Illinois?
Yes. 23 public colleges in Illinois offer fire science & firefighting. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does fire science & firefighting school cost in Illinois?
Among the 23 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,672 to $12,961. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do firefighters make in Illinois?
The median pay for firefighters in Illinois is $78,380 a year, and most earn between $38,900 and $106,060, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a fire science & firefighting school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Other programs in Illinois
- Cosmetology schools (64)
- IT schools (44)
- Criminal justice programs (44)
- Welding schools (44)
- CNA classes (42)
- Medical assistant schools (39)
- Auto mechanic schools (38)
- LPN programs (36)
- EMT and paramedic schools (36)
- Industrial maintenance schools (36)
- Medical billing and coding schools (34)
- Esthetician schools (32)
- HVAC schools (31)
- Drafting schools (30)
- Radiology tech schools (25)
- Phlebotomy classes (24)
Fire science programs in other states
- California (57)
- Florida (33)
- Ohio (29)
- Texas (27)
- 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)