Although Iowa's top industries include Administrative and Support Services and Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Iowa offers students the opportunity to pursue higher education in a broad range of disciplines. Homeland Security schools in Iowa can help an aspiring Homeland Security worker gain the understanding and know-how necessary for a successful career. There are 13 homeland security colleges in Iowa for students to choose from. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 245 students completed homeland security programs in Iowa.
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| Homeland Security Schools in Ankeny |
Des Moines Area Community College
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA, 50023 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Cedar Rapids |
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Davenport |
Eastern Iowa Community College District
306 W River Dr
Davenport, IA, 52801 |
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Saint Ambrose University
518 W Locust St
Davenport, IA, 52803 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Estherville |
Iowa Lakes Community College
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA, 51334 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Fort Dodge |
Iowa Central Community College
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Iowa Falls |
Ellsworth Community College
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA, 50126 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Mason City |
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Dr
Mason City, IA, 50401 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Mount Pleasant |
Iowa Wesleyan College
601 N Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA, 52641 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Ottumwa |
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview
Ottumwa, IA, 52501 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Sioux City |
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA, 51102 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in Waterloo |
Hawkeye Community College
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA, 50701 |
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| Homeland Security Schools in West Burlington |
Southeastern Community College
1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, IA, 52655 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Ankeny | $28,320.00 | $33,075.00 | $39,895.00 | $45,770.00 | $56,665.00 | $40,765.00 |
| Cedar Rapids | $36,320.00 | $41,240.00 | $49,150.00 | $54,330.00 | $58,870.00 | $48,170.00 |
| Davenport | $22,265.00 | $31,020.00 | $49,805.00 | $62,430.00 | $71,435.00 | $47,335.00 |
| Estherville | $22,790.00 | $26,270.00 | $30,635.00 | $37,320.00 | $43,730.00 | $31,825.00 |
| Fort Dodge | $22,790.00 | $26,270.00 | $30,635.00 | $37,320.00 | $43,730.00 | $31,825.00 |
| Iowa Falls | $26,250.00 | $34,200.00 | $40,110.00 | $46,080.00 | $52,630.00 | $39,720.00 |
| Mason City | $26,250.00 | $34,200.00 | $40,110.00 | $46,080.00 | $52,630.00 | $39,720.00 |
| Mount Pleasant | $22,820.00 | $28,145.00 | $34,140.00 | $39,900.00 | $47,970.00 | $34,535.00 |
| Ottumwa | $22,820.00 | $28,145.00 | $34,140.00 | $39,900.00 | $47,970.00 | $34,535.00 |
| Sioux City | $22,790.00 | $26,270.00 | $30,635.00 | $37,320.00 | $43,730.00 | $31,825.00 |
| Waterloo | $31,740.00 | $36,900.00 | $43,880.00 | $51,160.00 | $58,620.00 | $44,060.00 |
| West Burlington | $22,820.00 | $28,145.00 | $34,140.00 | $39,900.00 | $47,970.00 | $34,535.00 |
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| Homeland Security Agent |
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