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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Iowa

47 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Iowa

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Iowa

34,790 people in the state and 4,690,450 in the nation are employed in jobs related to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting grad in the state is $69,790, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,441 a year.

#4

Simpson College

Indianola
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,644. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in IA

Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 34% $78,500
Financial Examiners 21% $57,120
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 15% $39,250
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,440
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Forensic Science Technicians 11% $76,840
Professors 9% $54,370
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 8% $78,210
Managers 6% $90,210
Emergency Management Directors 6% $62,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Public & Social Service 290
Legal Professions 272
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 136

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