Best Fire Science Schools Near Bridgeton, NJ (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bridgeton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering fire science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,320 to $13,963 per year for indexed programs. Bridgeton has a population of about 27,722. In New Jersey, the top-earning fire science-related role is First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers at a median $133,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Fire Science Schools to Bridgeton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fire science programs near Bridgeton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ 26.6 miles from Bridgeton
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,212
Avg net price $5,996/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,320
Out‑of‑state$4,416
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  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rowan College at Burlington County

Mount Laurel, NJ 41.5 miles from Bridgeton
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,745
Avg net price $5,344/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, NJ 64.8 miles from Bridgeton
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,264
Avg net price $5,279/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Middlesex College

Edison, NJ 87.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 2 year
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,861
Avg net price $2,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

Cranford, NJ 98.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,595
Avg net price $8,257/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ 107.1 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,745
Avg net price $16,053/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ 115.9 miles from Bridgeton
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,664
Avg net price $7,859/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, NJ 117.1 miles from Bridgeton
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,972
Avg net price $7,761/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Fire Science Wages Near Bridgeton

Bridgeton is part of the Vineland, NJ metro area (BLS area code 47220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Firefighter$55,780Vineland, NJ$58,104
First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$133,210NJ statewide$138,760
Fire Inspector and Investigator$60,100NJ statewide$62,604
Emergency Management Director$120,990NJ statewide$126,031

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.

Bridgeton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fire science schools are near Bridgeton, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering fire science programs near Bridgeton. The closest is Camden County College in Blackwood, NJ (26.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bucks County Community College (57.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fire science roles near Bridgeton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fire science-related roles near Bridgeton are: First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($133,210), Emergency Management Director ($120,990), Fire Inspector and Investigator ($60,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Millville instead of Bridgeton?

Millville, NJ is 9.6 miles from Bridgeton 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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Other Programs Available in Bridgeton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bridgeton:

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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