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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Fire Protection

480 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

480 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 97–120 of 480 colleges

Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$37,136/yr
Grad earnings
$45,378
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Western Technical College
La Crosse, Wisconsin
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,548/yr
Grad earnings
$45,303
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Sierra College
Rocklin, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,628/yr
Grad earnings
$45,294
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,424/yr
Grad earnings
$45,210
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,971/yr
Grad earnings
$45,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,964/yr
Grad earnings
$45,120
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santiago Canyon College
Orange, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,617/yr
Grad earnings
$44,956
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,308/yr
Grad earnings
$44,950
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Fire Protection in USA?
480 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Fire Protection in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Fire Protection in USA?
North Shore Community College leads with median graduate earnings of $45,391 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Fire Protection colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including North Shore Community College, Johnson County Community College, Columbia College, Western Technical College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Fire Protection programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Associate Degree in Fire Protection

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Firefighters Fire Inspectors and Investigators Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

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