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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 448 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in MN.

In this state, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 9th most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

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
Master’s Degree 338
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 103
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 38.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 41.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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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 7 colleges in Minnesota that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
227 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,712 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#2

Capella University

Minneapolis
172 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Saint Paul. In their early career, Concordia University, Saint Paul grads earn an average salary of $48,090. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

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

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,089 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $31,066.

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

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending Minnesota State Mankato will pay a net price of $17,159.

#6

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,485 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 20%.

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
Computer Workers 10% $77,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $54,380
Accountants and Auditors 9% $66,240
Financial Examiners 8% $85,280
Managers 7% $118,410
Emergency Management Directors 4% $80,220
Professors 2% $59,370
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 0% $74,020

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 2,616
Legal Professions 821
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 151

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