Lynwood, California has 26 accredited schools offering fire science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,142 to $19,760 per year for indexed programs. Lynwood has a population of about 65,291. Median household income is $70,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning fire science-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers at a median $169,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Fire Science Schools to Lynwood
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fire science programs near Lynwood, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lynwood 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 Lynwood.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,537
Avg net price
$9,634/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,552
Avg net price
$3,133/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 70
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,678
Avg net price
$12,152/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,526
Avg net price
$3,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,553
Avg net price
$11,331/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,291
Avg net price
$14,621/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,361
Avg net price
$8,069/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California fire science page.
Fire Science Wages Near Lynwood
Lynwood is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $86,312 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $169,350 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $149,076 |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $94,140 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,870 |
| Emergency Management Director | $130,020 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $114,454 |
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.
Lynwood at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 65,291 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,236 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 10.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lynwood-Area Cities With Fire Science Programs
- South Gate, CA – 1.5 mi away (95,538 pop)
- Compton, CA – 2.6 mi away (97,550 pop)
- Paramount, CA – 2.8 mi away (54,909 pop)
- Cudahy, CA – 2.9 mi away (24,098 pop)
- Bell Gardens, CA – 4.0 mi away (42,806 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited fire science schools are near Lynwood, CA?
Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering fire science programs near Lynwood. The closest is Compton College in Compton, CA (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Glendale Community College (16.9 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying fire science roles near Lynwood?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fire science-related roles near Lynwood are: First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($169,350), Emergency Management Director ($130,020), Firefighter ($98,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in South Gate instead of Lynwood?
South Gate, CA is 1.5 miles from Lynwood 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.
Is Lynwood an affordable place to study fire science?
Lynwood’s median household income of $70,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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