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Best Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Colleges in Iowa

31 accredited institutions in Iowa offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

31

Colleges

2,364

Graduates/yr

16

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Homeland Security & Law Enforcement Programs in Iowa

Private For-ProfitBachelor's

Waldorf University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Iowa State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Des Moines Area Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Western Iowa Tech Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Central Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Dubuque

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Simpson College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Hawkeye Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Ambrose University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Western Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Eastern Iowa Community College District

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kirkwood Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Buena Vista University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Grand View University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Indian Hills Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Graceland University-Lamoni

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Northern Iowa

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Mount Mercy University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Southwestern Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Lakes Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Morningside University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Briar Cliff University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Upper Iowa University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Ellsworth Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Northwestern College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Northeast Iowa Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

North Iowa Area Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Dordt University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Homeland Security & Law Enforcement in Iowa

Iowa has 31 accredited colleges offering homeland security & law enforcement programs, producing 2,364 graduates annually. Of these, 16 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Iowa residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.