Best Criminal Justice Schools Near Coralville, IA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Coralville, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs, with tuition ranging from $36,658 to $51,141 per year for indexed programs. Coralville has a population of about 22,846. Median household income is $66,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $147,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Coralville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Coralville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Coralville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Coralville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Coe College

Cedar Rapids, IA 20.2 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,125
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids, IA 21.1 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,787
Avg net price $20,168/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, IA 53.7 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,531
Avg net price $24,691/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,658
Out‑of‑state$36,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA 71.7 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,177
Avg net price $15,901/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,936
Out‑of‑state$21,712
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA 72.0 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,190
Avg net price $23,386/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Loras College

Dubuque, IA 72.8 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,289
Avg net price $20,716/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Grand View University

Des Moines, IA 103.6 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,824
Avg net price $21,774/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Simpson College

Indianola, IA 104.3 miles from Coralville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
64.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 86%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,274
Avg net price $21,936/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,656
Out‑of‑state$47,656
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa criminal justice page.

Criminal Justice Wages Near Coralville

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 $127,210 Iowa City, IA $139,027
Judge or Magistrate $147,510 IA statewide $161,213
Police Supervisor $105,570 Iowa City, IA $115,377
Detective or Criminal Investigator $79,560 IA statewide $86,951
Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer $76,190 Iowa City, IA $83,268
Correctional Officer $52,640 Iowa City, IA $57,530
Probation Officer $77,390 IA statewide $84,579
Forensic Science Technician $67,060 IA statewide $73,290
Paralegal or Legal Assistant $66,400 Iowa City, IA $72,568
Information Security Analyst $120,370 Iowa City, IA $131,552

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.

Coralville at a Glance

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Coralville, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Coralville. The closest is Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA (14.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Iowa Community College District (54.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Coralville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Coralville are: Judge or Magistrate ($147,510), Attorney ($127,210), Information Security Analyst ($120,370). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Iowa City instead of Coralville?

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.

Is Coralville an affordable place to study criminal justice?

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.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

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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Other Programs Available in Coralville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Coralville:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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