Costs
Fire Science Certificate
The 2025-26 estimated program cost is based on in-state tuition for a full-time student.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees* | |
|
$2,412.00 |
|
$30.00 |
|
$1,335.00 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $520.01 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses*** |
Varies by student |
|
Varies by provider |
|
$40.00 |
|
$25.00 |
|
Varies by provider (approximate cost $88.00) |
| Professional License/Certificate*** | First attempt included in course fees |
| PROGRAM TOTAL | $4,450.01 |
*Additional expenses may be assessed depending on the student’s residency status, developmental coursework and enrollment status. Please refer to the Tuition & Fees - Credit Courses and Schedule of Classes webpages for further information. The costs above do not represent all the costs associated with attending college. Please refer to the cost of attendance chart below or visit our Cost of Attendance webpage for more information.
**Fire Science courses are offered as a full-time cohort over 1 semester which caps tuition for the FSC courses at 15 credits.
***Students must have the following in order to be accepted into the Fire Science Academy: proof of current CPR card, and proof of health insurance.
***NOTE: Students have 3 NREMT exam attempts. If a student needs to take the exam a second or third time they will be responsible for those expenses. Exam fee is $104.00 per attempt.