Minnesota Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 45 schools)

Listed below are all of the accredited schools in Minnesota that offer Criminal Justice programs.

Overview

Minnesota might have a clean image now, but back in the heyday of the Depression-era, St. Paul was a favorite getaway for a who’s who of bad guys. John Dillinger, Ma Barker, and "Machine Gun" Kelly are just a few who dropped in. The city has since cleaned up its act and law enforcement officers are a big part of that.

Criminal Justice Education in Minnesota

Whether you want to go to school in the city or stick close to home, you can find a criminal justice program in Minnesota. The state has just under 50 programs to choose from, and you’ll find online programs, varied specializations, and even a handful of doctoral programs. Some national associations like the American Criminal Justice Association offer scholarships to criminal justice students. Homeland security students can also check out the scholarships offered by the Lint Center of National Security Studies, Inc.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in Minnesota

Minnesota is one of the safest states to live in. Detectives earn around $69,000. Police officers make over $55,000, and corrections officers make a little less than $45,000, according to 2010 data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.