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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 883 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting is the #14 most popular major in Iowa.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 analysis found Simpson College to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Iowa. Located in the fringe town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#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. Located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#3

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Ambrose University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Davenport, St. Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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 Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 722
Minnesota 1,643
South Dakota 154
Missouri 1,500
Nebraska 729
North Dakota 271

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice & Corrections 113,121
Fire Protection 13,766
Homeland Security 7,140
Security Science and Technology 6,888
Other Homeland Security 1,695

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration & Social Service 98,583
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies 73,813
Legal Professions 61,055
Military Technologies & Applied Sciences 4,477

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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