2026 Best Homeland Security Schools in Iowa

Homeland Security degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for homeland security students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Homeland Security Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Homeland Security in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall homeland security education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Homeland Security

1

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

274 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

$54,209 Median Starting Salary

Des Moines Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in homeland security. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Ankeny. There were roughly 274 homeland security students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Homeland Security graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $54,209 early in their careers. Des Moines Area Community College graduates carry a median of $22,869 in student loans. More information about a degree in homeland security from Des Moines Area Community College

2

Waldorf College
Forest City, IA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

129 Homeland Security Degrees Awarded

$66,446 Median Starting Salary

Waldorf College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security schools. Set in the rural area of Forest City, Waldorf College is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. Waldorf College awarded about 129 homeland security degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, homeland security degree recipients from Waldorf College generally make around $66,446. Students borrow a median of $23,437 to complete this degree. Get the full homeland security details for Waldorf College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.