Fire Science programs in Colorado
17 fire science programs at 9 Colorado schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $64,581 one year after completion, 23% above the national median of $52,616. Median borrower debt is $10,397.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 29 | $69,030 | – | – |
| Aims Community College | Greeley, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | 44 | $60,132 | $6,500 | $74 |
| Aims Community College | Greeley, CO | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | 43 | not reported | $10,500 | $119 |
| Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Community College of Aurora | Aurora, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Community College of Aurora | Aurora, CO | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeastern Junior College | Sterling, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeastern Junior College | Sterling, CO | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | 103 | not reported | – | – |
| Pueblo Community College | Pueblo, CO | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Fire Protection | Certificate | 60 | not reported | $10,397 | $118 |
| Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Firefighters usually pass a department's own academy and exams; a degree or certificate can help promotion and inspector roles but rarely guarantees hiring.
- Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
- How do local departments view the credential?
- What is the cost compared with department-paid academies?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying fire science program in Colorado?
By reported one-year earnings, Pikes Peak State College leads at $69,030 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many fire science programs are in Colorado?
The Scorecard lists 17 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in Colorado.