Fire science programs in Kansas
Looking for fire science & firefighting schools in Kansas? There are 9, including 9 public colleges. Firefighters in Kansas earn a median $45,900 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 9
- Public colleges
- 9
- Median pay in KS
- $45,900
- Cities with schools
- 2
9 fire science & firefighting schools
School results
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- Carpentry
- +12
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Carpentry
- Welding
- +8
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Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- Carpentry
- +21
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +20
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Salina Area Technical College
Salina, KS · Public
- Fire science & firefighting
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Fire science programs by city
- Overland Park (3 within 30 mi)
- Leavenworth (3 within 30 mi)
What firefighters earn in Kansas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $45,900
- $22.07 an hour
- Typical range
- $32,810–$76,110
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in KS
- 3,360
- 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 Kansas?
We list 9 schools in Kansas with fire science & firefighting programs: 9 public colleges. Campuses are in Coffeyville, El Dorado, Arkansas City, Dodge City, and Garden City.
Are there community college fire science & firefighting programs in Kansas?
Yes. 9 public colleges in Kansas 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 Kansas?
Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,068 to $16,744. 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 Kansas?
The median pay for firefighters in Kansas is $45,900 a year, and most earn between $32,810 and $76,110, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a fire science & firefighting school in Kansas?
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.
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- Cosmetology schools (21)
- EMT and paramedic schools (21)
- Auto mechanic schools (19)
- IT schools (19)
- LPN programs (19)
- Criminal justice programs (16)
- Carpentry schools (15)
- Electrician schools (14)
- HVAC schools (13)
- Industrial maintenance schools (12)
- Nail tech schools (9)
- Medical billing and coding schools (9)
- Auto body schools (9)
- Medical assistant schools (9)
Fire science programs in other states
- 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)
- Washington (9)
- Colorado (8)
- Michigan (8)
- New Mexico (8)