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    Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSOnline2 years
    $26,760.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    77%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $26,760.

    About the program

    The program teaches collection, analysis, and interpretation of intelligence data for law enforcement operations at local, state, or national levels. It covers intelligence tools, ethical field research, threat assessment, crime analysis, and the intelligence process including counterterrorism.

    Focus: coursework
    No. 8 Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice Programs (U.S. News & World Report 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Oct 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: Minimum 80 overall; minimum 19 for Reading, Listening and Speaking sections, and 22 for the Writing section
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: Average score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $18,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $26,760 across 30 required credits.
    Is Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 minimum GPA
    How competitive is Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Law Enforcement Intelligence and Analysis (M.S.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 77%.