Criminal justice programs in Minnesota

We found 19 schools offering police academy & criminal justice training in Minnesota, with campuses in Brooklyn Park, Alexandria, Brainerd, and White Bear Lake and more. Police officers in Minnesota earn a median $83,360 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
19
Public colleges
18
Median pay in MN
$83,360
Cities with schools
5

19 police academy & criminal justice schools

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  1. Alexandria Technical & Community College

    Alexandria, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +11

  2. Central Lakes College - Brainerd

    Brainerd, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +13

  3. Century College

    White Bear Lake, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13

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  5. Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +20

  6. Inver Hills Community College

    Inver Grove Heights, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +1

  7. Leech Lake Tribal College

    Cass Lake, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry

  8. Minneapolis Community & Technical College

    Minneapolis, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +8

  9. Minnesota North College

    Hibbing, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  10. Minnesota State College Southeast

    Winona, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +16

  11. Minnesota State Community and Technical College

    Fergus Falls, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18

  12. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

    Granite Falls, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +23

  13. Normandale Community College

    Bloomington, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
    • +1

  14. North Hennepin Community College

    Brooklyn Park, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Phlebotomy
    • Construction technology
    • +1

  15. Northland Community & Technical College

    Thief River Falls, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  16. Rasmussen University-Minnesota

    Saint Cloud, MN · Private

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +7

  17. Ridgewater College

    Willmar, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +19

  18. Riverland Community College

    Austin, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +15

  19. Rochester Community & Technical College

    Rochester, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +12

  20. Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College

    Saint Paul, MN · Public

    • Police academy & criminal justice
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +22

Criminal justice programs by city

What police officers earn in Minnesota

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Police officer salary in MinnesotaHow to become a police officer

Median pay
$83,360
$40.08 an hour
Typical range
$60,670–$106,160
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MN
9,160
Job growth, 2025–35
+3.5%
51,500 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many police academy & criminal justice schools are in Minnesota?

We list 19 schools in Minnesota with police academy & criminal justice programs: 18 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Brooklyn Park, Alexandria, Brainerd, White Bear Lake, and Saint Paul.

Are there community college police academy & criminal justice programs in Minnesota?

Yes. 18 public colleges in Minnesota offer police academy & criminal justice. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does police academy & criminal justice school cost in Minnesota?

Among the 19 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $7,427 to $17,962. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do police officers make in Minnesota?

The median pay for police officers in Minnesota is $83,360 a year, and most earn between $60,670 and $106,160, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a police academy & criminal justice school in Minnesota?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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