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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 2,132 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 13th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Minnesota

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 633
Associate Degree 562
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 448
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 448
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 448
Master’s Degree 338
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 103
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 41
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors in Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Minnesota

There are 79,320 people in the state and 4,690,450 people in the nation working in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting jobs.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Minnesota

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $72,480 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
269 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
236 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 13%. This private school has an average net price of $16,545.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Graduates earn an average $45,056 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

#5

Century College

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

The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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

In their early career, Bemidji State University grads earn an average salary of $43,299. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,549 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. In their early career, ATCC grads earn an average salary of $40,706. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

This private school has an average net price of $15,880. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,090 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,756 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MN

Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting 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
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 8% $70,220
Financial Examiners 8% $85,280
Fire Fighting Supervisors 7% $74,560
Firefighters 7% $30,560
Managers 7% $118,410
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 6% $72,780
Emergency Management Directors 4% $80,220
Professors 2% $59,370
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 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Public & Social Service 3,576
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,139
Legal Professions 965

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