Coralville, Iowa has a population of about 22,846. The city’s median household income is $66,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Coralville, with tuition ranging from $5,980 to $14,797 per year. In the Iowa City, IA metro area, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Information Security Analyst at a median $111,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer criminal justice programs. Distances are calculated from Coralville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 15.3 mi | $5,980 - $14,797 | – |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 20.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | 21.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | 53.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | 54.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa criminal justice page.
Coralville is part of the Iowa City, IA metro area (BLS area code 26980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $105,680 | Iowa City, IA | $115,497 |
| Judge or Magistrate | N/A | IA statewide | – |
| Police Supervisor | $110,000 | Iowa City, IA | $120,219 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $77,440 | IA statewide | $84,634 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $77,090 | Iowa City, IA | $84,251 |
| Correctional Officer | $53,140 | Iowa City, IA | $58,077 |
| Probation Officer | $78,480 | Iowa City, IA | $85,770 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $63,650 | IA statewide | $69,563 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $52,000 | Iowa City, IA | $56,831 |
| Information Security Analyst | $111,160 | Iowa City, IA | $121,486 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,846 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,508 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 57.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Our directory lists 5 criminal justice programs within 100 miles of Coralville. The closest is Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA (15.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Eastern Iowa Community College District (54.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Coralville are: Information Security Analyst ($111,160), Police Supervisor ($110,000), Attorney ($105,680). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Iowa City, IA is 4.5 miles from Coralville and has its own set of local criminal justice programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Coralville’s median household income of $66,508 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Coralville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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