Best Fire Science Schools Near Rexburg, ID (2026)

Rexburg, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering fire science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,390 to $27,720 per year for indexed programs. Rexburg has a population of about 39,589. Median household income is $50,359 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Idaho, the top-earning fire science-related role is Emergency Management Director at a median $99,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Fire Science Schools to Rexburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fire science programs near Rexburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Rexburg 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:

  • 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 Rexburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 73.2 miles from Rexburg BOC Score 52.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,608
Avg net price $12,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 159.8 miles from Rexburg BOC Score 68.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,916
Avg net price $6,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 235.9 miles from Rexburg BOC Score 50.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 311.6 miles from Rexburg BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 323.6 miles from Rexburg BOC Score 62.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 359.1 miles from Rexburg BOC Score 46.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,081
Avg net price $10,575/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho fire science page.


Fire Science Wages Near Rexburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Idaho, statewide)
Firefighter$47,320
First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92,630
Fire Inspector and Investigator$72,810
Emergency Management Director$99,720

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.


Rexburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,589Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,359Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fire science schools are near Rexburg, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering fire science programs near Rexburg. The closest is College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, ID (25.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Idaho State University (73.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fire science roles in Idaho?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fire science-related roles in Idaho are: Emergency Management Director ($99,720), First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($92,630), Fire Inspector and Investigator ($72,810). Wages for Rexburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Idaho Falls instead of Rexburg?

Idaho Falls, ID is 26.1 miles from Rexburg 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 Rexburg an affordable place to study fire science?

Rexburg’s median household income of $50,359 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rexburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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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Other Programs Available in Rexburg

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.