Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Mississippi College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi College sits in Clinton, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi College
Distance learning is available at Mississippi College. Of 4,164 students, 456 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,507 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Mississippi College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #137 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #304 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #777 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1042 of 1,294 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #137 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #304 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #777 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1042 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Mississippi College
Students who complete Mississippi College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,202 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $34,738 |
| 4 years | $39,249 |
| 5 years | $48,643 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Mississippi College report median earnings of $39,249, compared with $52,825 for all Mississippi College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Mississippi College comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Mississippi College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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