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2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Iowa

3 Colleges
$48,594 Avg Salary
$27,027 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting 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 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 programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Iowa

The colleges and universities below are the best for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors pursuing a .

Top Iowa Schools in Law Enforcement & Firefighting

#1

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Our analysis found Simpson College to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a degree in Iowa. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Indianola.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Simpson College Report

#2

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA

Out of the 3 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Mount Mercy University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Mount Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.

Full Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Mount Mercy University Report

#3

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

Out of the 3 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Ambrose University landed the # 3 spot on the list. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize 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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