Marquette, Michigan is home to about 20,691 residents. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning fire science-related role is Emergency Management Director at a median $87,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Fire Science Schools to Marquette
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fire science programs near Marquette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marquette 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 Marquette.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,594
Avg net price
$10,083/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,045
Avg net price
$12,822/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,781
Avg net price
$4,547/yr
TuitionIn‑state$4,820
Out‑of‑state$7,880
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,206
Avg net price
$5,437/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,618
Avg net price
$2,979/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,395
Avg net price
$5,777/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,722
Avg net price
$2,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,058
Avg net price
$17,755/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 68
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan fire science page.
Fire Science Wages Near Marquette
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide) |
|---|
| Firefighter | $54,640 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $77,550 |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $77,460 |
| Emergency Management Director | $87,880 |
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.
Marquette at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 20,691 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,825 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 46.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying fire science roles in Michigan?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fire science-related roles in Michigan are: Emergency Management Director ($87,880), First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($77,550), Fire Inspector and Investigator ($77,460). Wages for Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?
Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette 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 Marquette an affordable place to study fire science?
Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 31, 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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