Fire Science programs in Massachusetts
16 fire science programs at 12 Massachusetts schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $90,849 one year after completion, 73% above the national median of $52,616. Median borrower debt is $11,000.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 29 | $90,849 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Greenfield Community College | Greenfield, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | Fire Protection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Fire Protection | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 12 | 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?
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- 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 Massachusetts?
By reported one-year earnings, North Shore Community College leads at $90,849 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many fire science programs are in Massachusetts?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in Massachusetts.