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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 1,956 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in MN.

In terms of popularity, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 630
Associate Degree 525
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 401
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 401
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 401
Master’s Degree 279
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 89
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 30
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

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: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 64.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections 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 & Corrections 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:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
260 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

In their early career, Walden University grads earn an average salary of $34,712. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
166 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $16,545. 100% of students get financical aid.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

A typical student attending Metro State will pay a net price of $16,044. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,771 after earning their degree at this institution.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This public school has an average net price of $17,159. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. 65% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $43,406 after graduation.

#6

Century College

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

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,920 after earning their degree at this institution.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Bemidji State University.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,549 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,636.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,585 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,090 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,756 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,081. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in MN

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 24% $95,360
Forensic Science Technicians 17% $60,500
Private Detectives and Investigators 13% $0
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $54,380
Accountants and Auditors 9% $66,240
Police and Detective Supervisors 8% $92,830
Fire Inspectors 8% $70,060
Financial Examiners 8% $85,280
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 8% $70,220
Managers 7% $118,410
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 6% $72,780
Emergency Management Directors 4% $80,220
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 1% $49,840
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 0% $74,020
Bailiffs 0% $45,170
Correctional Officer Supervisors -5% $79,590
Correctional Officers and Jailers -7% $50,580

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
22
Other Homeland Security 3

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