B.S. Fire & Emergency Response Administration | ONLINE OR HYBRID
Learn to Lead on the Front Lines
MSU Denver’s Fire and Emergency Response Administration program prepares first responders and aspiring emergency services professionals for the leadership roles that keep communities safe. Along with the practical aspects of emergency response administration, the program helps students develop the management skills that separate good firefighters from great officers.
MSU Denver is the only four-year university in Colorado recognized by the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network, and one of only a few in the country. Every FESHE course you complete comes with a National Fire Academy certificate, and your degree is built on a nationally standardized curriculum backed by the National Fire Protection Association and International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Gain hands-on experience through service learning opportunities, ride-alongs with the Denver Fire Department, and field exercises with community partners like the American Red Cross.
Learn from faculty who are actively shaping how the fire service approaches leadership development, backed by decades of experience.
Choose to complete the degree fully online, so you can balance coursework with a full-time role in fire service or another field.
MSU Denver’s Career Connected Campus designation means your education is designed around real careers, and we have robust resources to help you pursue them.
Colorado residents pay as little as $315/credit, and online students may qualify for up to $1,000/semester in scholarships.
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Program at a Glance
$315
The minimum cost per credit for qualified Colorado residents, made possible by the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
$2,428
The average annual out-of-pocket cost for in-state MSU Denver undergraduates.*
Remote or Hybrid Schedule
Take most or all of your classes online, on your own schedule. Campus visits not required.
Save $1,000/Semester
Exclusive scholarships are available for online students with no additional application.
Simple Credit Transfer
As one of the top transfer institutions in CO, MSU Denver accepts more transfer credits than most.
Same Degree, No Asterisk
Your degree says MSU Denver; there is no separate ‘Online’ designation.
Why Colorado Students Choose MSU Denver
MSU Denver’s degrees are built for students like you: traditional undergrads, working adults, first-generation learners, and transfer students who need a degree that works around real life.
Accreditation & Recognition
Great things happen at MSU Denver.
Certificate of Recognition
National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE)
Designated Career Connected Campus
Colorado Department of Higher Education
2023 Fulbright HSI Leader Designation
U.S. Department of State
Best for Vets Honoree
MilitaryTimes
A Top Transfer Institution in CO
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
#3 Most Innovative University in CO (2021)
U.S. News & World Report
MSU Denver by the Numbers
Our accessible, career-connected learning means students gain real-world experience and graduate prepared to thrive in Colorado’s workforce.
91%
Graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating
57%
Undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college
87%
Undergraduate students who work full- or part-time while completing their degree
59%
Students receiving scholarships and grants
31%
Students who pay no tuition thanks to scholarships and grants
45%
Students who graduate debt free
What Our Students Say
Your Career Starts Here
A Fire and Emergency Response Administration B.S. from MSU Denver gives you the administrative knowledge, leadership credentials, and nationally recognized certifications to advance in the emergency services field. Graduates work across fire departments, FEMA, emergency management agencies, hospitals, and public safety organizations throughout Colorado and beyond.*
Local Market Snapshot
Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO
$96,300
Firefighters
$86,130
Emergency Management Directors
$75,480
Fire Inspectors
*Career and salary data are for general information only and do not guarantee any specific job or salary outcome.
Achievable Career Paths
Firefighter · Fire officer · Fire inspector · Fire investigator · Forest fire prevention specialist · Emergency management specialist · Emergency planning and response manager · Hospital emergency preparedness administrator · Emergency dispatcher · FEMA and disaster response roles
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Request more information, and an enrollment specialist will reach out to walk you through costs, transfer credit, and what starting the program could look like for your schedule.
