Total duration
Salary Potential
Fire Academy Certificate
- Number of classes: 4
- Time to complete: 16 weeks
- Estimated cost: $3,433*
$46,000–$55,000
16 weeks
Associate of Applied Science
Fire Science Technology
- Number of classes: 16
- Time to complete: 18 months
- Estimated cost: $12,088*
Accepted Industry Credentials
More about this program
- Fire 1 (3 classes)
- Fire 2 (1 class)
- HazMat (1 class)
- Driver Operator (1 class)
- Fire Officer (1 class)
- Strategy & Tactics (1 class)
- Emergency Medical Responder (1 class)
$65,000–$70,000
21 months
Bachelor of Applied Science
Business Administration
- Number of classes: 22
- Time to complete: 24 months
- Estimated cost: $22,545*
$75,000–$85,000
4 years
*Tuition cost based on 2023-2024 in-state tuition after College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend.
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Schedule an AppointmentParticipating Employers
The annual salary ranges shown for each program (above) are guaranteed by participating employers whose employees earn a certificate or degree.
- Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
- Grand Junction Fire
- Lower Valley Fire District
- Palisade Fire District