Iowa Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 30 schools)

Listed below are all of the accredited schools in Iowa that offer Criminal Justice programs.

Overview

Iowa, a land of mostly small towns and rural communities, was once the site of a deadly shootout with one of the most notorious gangs of the Great Depression. In 1934, Iowa police cornered Bonnie and Clyde and other members of the Barrow gang in a park in Dexter. Bonnie and Clyde escaped the shootout, but three other gang members were taken into custody.

Criminal Justice Education in Iowa

Iowa students wanting to study criminal justice can choose from just over 30 schools. Specializations vary, but graduate study is limited. If you need financial assistance, your school can help you apply for scholarships offered through the American Criminal Justice Association or those offered through private foundations like the David E. Whitmire Scholarship Fund.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Iowa

Iowa ranks in the top 10 safest states. For those working in law enforcement in Iowa, pay depends on the chosen profession. Corrections officers earn just over $42,000, while police officers and detectives earn more at just over $46,000 and nearly $67,000, respectively, according to the BLS Occupational Handbook (2010 data).