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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Iowa

643 students earned Criminal Justice degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 12th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Iowa

Criminal Justice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 387
Associate Degree 204
Master’s Degree 36
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a criminal justice major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Iowa

30,400 people in the state and 4,117,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Iowa

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $69,300 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. A typical student attending Iowa State will pay a net price of $16,002. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,906 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,557.

#3

Waldorf University

Forest City
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
3,025 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%.

#4

Mount Mercy University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 100% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,180 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,592. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,695. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $33,802 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $18,054.

#9

Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
704 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,352 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in IA

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 34% $78,500
Private Detectives and Investigators 22% $0
Financial Examiners 21% $57,120
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 15% $39,250
Bailiffs 14% $0
Accountants and Auditors 14% $61,440
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 14% $40,300
Computer Workers 13% $74,810
Forensic Science Technicians 11% $76,840
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 8% $78,210
Managers 6% $90,210
Emergency Management Directors 6% $62,910
Police and Detective Supervisors 5% $80,120
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 5% $58,500
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 3% $66,810
Correctional Officer Supervisors -7% $71,140
Correctional Officers and Jailers -9% $51,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminal justice.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Fire Protection 121
Homeland Security 105
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