Fire Science programs in Michigan
20 fire science programs at 12 Michigan schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $61,399 one year after completion, 17% above the national median of $52,616. Median borrower debt is $6,546.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 78 | $61,399 | $7,592 | $86 |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 31 | not reported | $5,500 | $63 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Macomb Community College | Warren, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Macomb Community College | Warren, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Madonna University | Livonia, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Oakland Community College | Auburn Hills, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 2 | 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 Michigan?
By reported one-year earnings, Oakland Community College leads at $61,399 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many fire science programs are in Michigan?
The Scorecard lists 20 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in Michigan.