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Criminal Justice in Minnesota

Criminal Justice Schools in Minnesota

1,382 Criminal Justice students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Criminal Justice is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice Majors in Minnesota

Criminal Justice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 477
Associate Degree 367
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 330
Master’s Degree 119
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 47
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 47
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a criminal justice major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 64.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice Grads in Minnesota

71,220 people in the state and 4,117,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

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Wages for Criminal Justice Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a criminal justice grad in the state is $75,310, compared to a typical salary of $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,812.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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Century College

White Bear Lake
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,203 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,075.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,549 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending ATCC will pay a net price of $13,949.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,925. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,756 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. A typical student attending North Hennepin Community College will pay a net price of $10,217. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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Criminal Justice Careers in MN

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Fire Inspectors 8% $70,060
Financial Examiners 8% $85,280
Emergency Management Directors 4% $80,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to criminal justice.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Homeland Security 58
Fire Protection 35
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Other Homeland Security 3

View all majors related to Criminal Justice

View Nationwide Criminal Justice Report

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