Fire Science programs in Iowa
9 fire science programs at 6 Iowa schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $78,411 one year after completion, 49% above the national median of $52,616.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf University | Forest City, IA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 23 | $78,411 | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Fire Protection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Fire Protection | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Fire Protection | Certificate | 32 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | 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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Before you choose a fire science school in Iowa
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 Iowa?
By reported one-year earnings, Waldorf University leads at $78,411 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many fire science programs are in Iowa?
The Scorecard lists 9 certificate or associate programs in this field at 6 schools in Iowa.