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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Iowa

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Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree School for You

With 47 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting is the #24 most popular major in Iowa.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Iowa to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa

The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Iowa Schools for a Master's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting

#1

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Our 2023 rankings named Simpson College the best school in Iowa for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Indianola.

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#2

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mount Mercy University is a great place for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students working on their master’s degree. Mount Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.

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#3

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Saint Ambrose University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting schools in Iowa. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Davenport.

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Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 49
Missouri 229
Minnesota 448
North Dakota 7
Nebraska 75

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 7,783
Homeland Security 2,759
Security Science and Technology 1,875
Other Homeland Security 456
Fire Protection 172

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 53,252
Legal Professions 45,189
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 10,452
Military Technologies & Applied Sciences 1,613

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Barry Bahler.

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