How many colleges in New York offer Fire Science programs?

CampusPin currently lists 100 U.S. colleges and universities in New York that offer Fire Science programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Fire Science program in New York?

Among the 50 Fire Science programs listed in New York, published in-state tuition ranges from $5,206 to $66,014 (median around $22,124). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Fire Science degree lead to?

A Fire Science degree commonly leads to roles such as Firefighter, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Fire Marshal. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 firefighters median $59,530)..

Can I apply to a Fire Science program in New York with the Common App?

Many Fire Science programs in New York accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

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Fire Science colleges in New York

CampusPin lists 100 U.S. colleges in New York that offer Fire Science programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Fire Science teaches how fires ignite, spread, and are suppressed, along with prevention, investigation, and codes, fitting students headed toward firefighting and fire safety roles.

Schools in New York that offer Fire Science

Fire Science programs in New York: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 100 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

100

Public / private

10 / 40

Universities / 2-year

43 / 7

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$5,206–$66,014

Median in-state tuition

$22,124

Lowest published in-state tuition

CUNY Bronx Community College

$5,206

Most selective

Cornell University

8% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Cornell University

26,148 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Fire Science program

Fire chemistry and the physics of combustion and heat transfer
Fire behavior, growth, and the spread of flame and smoke
Building construction and structural fire behavior
Fire codes, ordinances, and the laws governing fire safety
Fire prevention, inspection, and plan review
Fire-protection and suppression systems including sprinklers and alarms
Fire and arson investigation and origin-and-cause analysis
Incident command, fireground tactics, and apparatus operation
Hazardous-materials awareness and emergency medical fundamentals

Where a Fire Science degree can lead

Firefighter
Fire Inspector
Fire Investigator
Fire Marshal
Emergency Services Officer
Wildland Firefighter

Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 firefighters median $59,530).

Fire Science is the study of how fires start, behave, and are controlled, blending chemistry and physics with the practical work of protecting people and property. Students learn why certain materials combust, how heat and smoke move through a burning building, and how water and other agents bring a fire under control. Coursework covers building construction, fire codes and the laws behind them, inspection and prevention, fire-protection and suppression systems, and the basics of arson and origin-and-cause investigation. Many programs also fold in emergency medical care, hazardous-materials response, incident command, and the communications and safety practices firefighters rely on. Unlike fire-protection engineering, a separate engineering track focused on designing detection and suppression systems through advanced math and analysis, Fire Science leans toward operations, response, prevention, and the hands-on craft of the fire service.

Fire Science is most often offered as a certificate or a two-year associate degree, with some four-year bachelor's options aimed at officers and administrators, and firefighting careers do not require a graduate degree, though a postsecondary award in the field is common and can strengthen an application. Programs usually pair classroom instruction with hands-on practice such as live-burn drills, apparatus and equipment operation, and skills labs, and many align with the testing and physical standards that hiring departments expect. Becoming a working firefighter, fire inspector, or fire investigator generally requires passing agency exams, completing an academy, and earning state or local certifications, and some roles require emergency medical certification as well; learners should verify the specific licensure and any programmatic accreditation that applies in their state. Graduates work in municipal and county fire departments, state and federal wildland agencies, fire-marshal and code-enforcement offices, industrial and airport fire brigades, and roles in fire prevention and safety.

In federal data for the closely related occupation of firefighters, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $59,530 and projects employment to grow about 3.4% from 2024 to 2034; a postsecondary nondegree award is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.

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