EKU’s fire science degree program ranked no. 2 among the Top 15 Best Online Fire Science Degrees for 2020 according to Online Schools Report.
That was not the only award Online Schools Report bestowed upon EKU’s fire science program. The 100% online fire protection administration degree was ranked no. 5 among the 15 Best Online Fire Services Administration Degrees for 2020.
Online Schools Report evaluated schools based on the following two-tiered criteria structure:
School-wide criteria:
- Student satisfaction
- Admission rates
- Number of programs the school offers online
Program-specific criteria:
- Median debt of graduates
- How many degrees are offered within the program’s department
- The popularity of the program at the school
Most notably, EKU’s online fire science program was awarded high marks in student satisfaction. Students within the fire science program at EKU learn from nationally-renowned instructors in a convenient online format. The education received at EKU is top-tier — the program has accreditation from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). Students also benefit from an accelerated course timeline of 8-week courses and 6 start dates a year, meaning students can continue their education when it’s right for them.
Recognized as a leading university in fire science and fire protection education, EKU offers multiple degree options in order to educate and prepare students for the evolving profession. EKU Online offers the following degrees. Learn which one is right for you:
Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Administration
Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s Degree in Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation
Certificate in Industrial Fire Protection
Interested in learning more about a fire science degree from EKU Online? Contact one of our program advisors at 859-622-7964 or Lauren.Childs@eku.edu.