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Career Area: Law, Public Safety and Security
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-504-6
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4585.5
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Criminal Justice Police Graduate

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Careers

Median Starting Salary

$64891

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Programs

To serve and protect. These words define the commitment of law enforcement personnel. If you’re a law-abiding individual who values honesty, order, detail, and you possess the desire and ability to work with and assist people in a variety of situations, you may want to consider dedicating yourself to an ever-changing career in law enforcement. 

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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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