Best Fire Science Schools Near Klamath Falls, OR (2026)

Klamath Falls, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering fire science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,444 to $9,394 per year for indexed programs. Klamath Falls has a population of about 21,879. Median household income is $47,268 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning fire science-related role is Fire Inspector and Investigator at a median $115,080 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Fire Science Schools to Klamath Falls

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

#1

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR 83.7 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 30.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,845
Avg net price $11,042/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, OR 105.2 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 50.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,676
Avg net price $8,340/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 129.3 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 30.0
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,940
Avg net price $12,266/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay, OR 149.5 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 48.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,349
Avg net price $8,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 199.7 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 49.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR 218.2 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 57.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,886
Avg net price $7,855/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Portland Community College

Portland, OR 227.7 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 46.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,592
Avg net price $10,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario, OR 272.2 miles from Klamath Falls BOC Score 45.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,738
Avg net price $11,172/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Fire Science Wages Near Klamath Falls

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Firefighter$70,900
First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,260
Fire Inspector and Investigator$115,080
Emergency Management Director$110,720

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.


Klamath Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,879Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,268Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fire science schools are near Klamath Falls, OR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering fire science programs near Klamath Falls. The closest is College of the Siskiyous in Weed, CA (64.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rogue Community College (83.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fire science-related roles in Oregon are: Fire Inspector and Investigator ($115,080), Emergency Management Director ($110,720), First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($100,260). Wages for Klamath Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Klamath Falls?

Ashland, OR is 47.3 miles from Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls an affordable place to study fire science?

Klamath Falls’s median household income of $47,268 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Klamath Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Klamath Falls

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

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.