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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Iowa

1,294 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 14th most popular major in the state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 543
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 405
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 405
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 405
Associate Degree 293
Master’s Degree 47
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 19.2%
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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 10 colleges in Iowa that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Waldorf University

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

This private school has an average net price of $20,541. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State. In their early career, Iowa State grads earn an average salary of $48,810. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,051 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 71% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,360 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,342 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,309.

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

In their early career, UD grads earn an average salary of $40,489. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Mount Mercy University

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

100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $22,668. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,497 after earning their degree at this institution.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,704 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Iowa Central Community College will pay a net price of $9,695.

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

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

#9

Simpson College

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

In their early career, Simpson College grads earn an average salary of $43,356. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $19,644.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,042 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. 85% of students get financical aid.

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
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
Professors 9% $54,370
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 8% $78,210
Managers 6% $90,210
Emergency Management Directors 6% $62,910
Firefighters 5% $45,440
Police and Detective Supervisors 5% $80,120
Fire Fighting Supervisors 5% $69,530
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 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,491
Public & Social Service 832
Legal Professions 371
Military Technologies & Sciences 13

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