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2024 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Master's Degree Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in Iowa
36 Master's Degrees
$38,467 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #30 in popularity, criminal justice & corrections is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Iowa to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of criminal justice & corrections. Combined, these schools handed out 36 master's degrees in criminal justice & corrections to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for criminal justice & corrections students working on their master's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Master's Degree Schools in Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Criminal Justice & Corrections in Iowa

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in criminal justice & corrections.

Top Iowa Schools for a Master's in Criminal Justice

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Simpson College
Indianola, IA
5 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Simpson College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in criminal justice & corrections. Located in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice & corrections from Simpson College

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Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in criminal justice & corrections needs to look into Saint Ambrose University. St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Davenport.

After graduating, criminal justice master's recipients usually earn an average of $35,451 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in criminal justice & corrections from Saint Ambrose University

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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
21 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Mount Mercy University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in criminal justice & corrections. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice & corrections from Mount Mercy University

Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 193 80
Minnesota 174 279
Kansas 149 22
Nebraska 123 66
North Dakota 115 3

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One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Criminal Justice & Corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.

Criminal Justice Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice 25
Criminal Justice Studies 11

Majors Similar to Criminal Justice

Related Major Annual Graduates
Homeland Security 11

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