Florence, Alabama is home to about 42,716 residents. In Alabama, the top-earning fire science-related role is Fire Inspector and Investigator at a median $78,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Fire Science Schools to Florence
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fire science programs near Florence, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Florence city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Florence.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
73%
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,457
Avg net price
$22,085/yr
TuitionIn‑state$23,920
Out‑of‑state$23,920
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 24
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,534
Avg net price
$14,580/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama fire science page.
Fire Science Wages Near Florence
Florence is part of the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area (BLS area code 22520). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Firefighter | $37,150 | Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $43,809 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $73,320 | AL statewide | $86,462 |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $78,110 | AL statewide | $92,111 |
| Emergency Management Director | N/A | AL statewide | – |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Florence at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 84.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Florence-Area Cities With Fire Science Programs
- Athens, AL – 40.6 mi away (32,587 pop)
- Decatur, AL – 42.2 mi away (57,974 pop)
- Madison, AL – 51.9 mi away (47,959 pop)
- Huntsville, AL – 58.5 mi away (230,402 pop)
- Columbia, TN – 64.8 mi away (37,845 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying fire science roles near Florence?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fire science-related roles near Florence are: Fire Inspector and Investigator ($78,110), First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($73,320), Firefighter ($37,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Athens instead of Florence?
Athens, AL is 40.6 miles from Florence and has its own set of local fire science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 11, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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