Fire Science programs in Kansas
15 fire science programs at 9 Kansas schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $50,695 one year after completion, 4% below the national median of $52,616. Median borrower debt is $9,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson, KS | Fire Protection | Certificate | 73 | $53,037 | $23,000 | $261 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson, KS | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 33 | $48,353 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville, KS | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City, KS | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City, KS | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City, KS | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS | Fire Protection | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS | Fire Protection | Certificate | 47 | not reported | $8,250 | $94 |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City, KS | Fire Protection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City, KS | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina, KS | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | 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 Kansas?
By reported one-year earnings, Hutchinson Community College leads at $53,037 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many fire science programs are in Kansas?
The Scorecard lists 15 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in Kansas.