Law Enforcement Careers

A career in law enforcement is one of the most rewarding paths an individual can take. There are also risks associated with a career in law enforcement and to be successful in this field one must accept those risks and rely on the education and training they have received.

A large portion of law enforcement agencies are beginning to require their applicants to possess a college degree, at least a 2-year degree. Many police departments are moving in this direction to the discontent of many public public figures. There are already significant shortages of police officers in many areas, primarily the rural parts of the United States and departments that start requiring a bachelor's degree can further limit the applicant pool. Federal agencies already require a bachelor's degree for most law enforcement related positions.

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What all this means is that an education will not hinder anyone's aspirations for a career in law enforcement. Infact, a degree can significantly increase starting and current salaries. Below you will find a shortened list of typical law enforcement jobs along with their median annual salaries:

Police Patrol Officer $45,780 /year
Correction Officer $31,583 / year
Security Guard $31,393 / year
Sheriff/Police Chief $87,534 / year
Police Sergeant $58,440 / year
Fire Inspector $47,674 / year

This is an exciting opportunity to research careers in law enforcement and educational programs that can help you start or advance your career in the field. Check out our Criminal Justice Career Center to learn about additional careers in law enforcement today.

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Online Law Enforcement and Related Degrees

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starAmerican InterContinental University:

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BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
Associates - Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Special Populations

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AAS - Fire Science
BSCJ - Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections, Homeland Security...
AAS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Criminal Justice Global Issues

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South University: Online

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Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Juvenile Justice

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Upper Iowa University: The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. UIU offers open enrollment for their Independent Study Programs (distance learning), which means students can enroll and start taking classes anytime.

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BS in Public Administration - Law Enforcement
BS in Public Administration - Fire Science
BS in Public Administration
BS in Criminal Justice

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Law Enforcement Related Programs:

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Liberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.

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Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination
PhD in Public Policy - Homeland Security

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Lincoln College Online:

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BS in Criminal Justice and The Study of the Criminal Mind

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Keiser University:

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AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Master's in Criminal Justice

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Portland State University:

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Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Rasmussen College Online: Locations throughout the Country - Offering Online Programs

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Certificate - Police Officer Education
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's Criminal Justice
Associate's Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's Criminal Justice

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