Fire Science programs in Tennessee
4 fire science programs at 3 Tennessee schools are in the federal data.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, TN | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, TN | Fire Protection | Certificate | 38 | not reported | – | – |
| Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, TN | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 31 | not reported | – | – |
| Walters State Community College | Morristown, TN | Fire Protection | Associate degree | 6 | 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 Tennessee
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 Tennessee?
No program in this state reports earnings in the current data, so compare cost, completion and local job postings instead.
How many fire science programs are in Tennessee?
The Scorecard lists 4 certificate or associate programs in this field at 3 schools in Tennessee.