Law Enforcement Transfer Pathway
Ridgewater College’s law enforcement program prepares students for careers in law enforcement – as police officers, detectives, and other related careers. Earn an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Law Enforcement at Ridgewater, and transfer it completely into a bachelor program at one of our partner universities:
- Bemidji State University
- Metropolitan State University
- Minnesota State University – Mankato
- Minnesota State University – Moorhead
- Southwest Minnesota State University – Marshall
- St. Cloud State University
- Winona State University
Program Distinctions
- An established program, nationally recognized as one of the top 20 online associate degree Law Enforcement programs
- Available on campus for the college experience as well as fully or blended online for working student convenience
- Classes taught by seasoned law enforcement professionals who are current with the latest industry tactics and challenges
Program Delivery
- Willmar Campus
- Fully or blended online
- Fall and spring starts
Ridgewater wants you to be among the most prepared. We can get you there!
Salary and Job Outlook Law Enforcement
| Potential Careers for Graduates | Entry Level Annual Wage 2018 | Median Annual Wage 2018 | Projected Growth Rate 2016-2026 | Projected Regional Job Openings 2016-2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $37,315 | $55,016 | 14% | 862 |
| Correctional Officers & Jailers | $39,603 | $59,571 | -1% | 832 |
| Probation Officers & Correctional Treatment | $25,064 | $38,750 | 14% | 144 |
| Detectives & Criminal Investigators | $44,907 | $61,152 | 14% | 101 |
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