Once, even the most seasoned firefighters were young men and women who only wanted to do their part, and they were probably trying to get their start on a small budget, like most young people. The job might have been a little simpler if the list below had been around then.
To find the 67 most affordable fire science degree programs in the country, we used the most recent information from the National Center for Education Statistics. Each of the schools on the list is a four-year college with less than $10,000 in annual total tuition.
Although the colleges and universities can differ greatly by location, environment and other variables, any of the schools below will be an excellent choice for prospective firefighters looking for a reasonable price for a great education.