Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
What education level do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers have?
This table shows the percentage of responses to a government survey asking what education level is needed in this career.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or less | 40.40% |
| Certificate | 21.31% |
| Some college | 14.65% |
| Associate degree | 17.09% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.56% |
| Master's or professional degree | 0.00% |
| Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.
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