Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is located in Perkinston, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Distance learning is available at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Of 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #174 of 358 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #345 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #898 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Students who complete Mississippi Gulf Coast Community 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 | $17,845 |
| 2 years | $31,314 |
| 3 years | $28,820 |
| 4 years | $33,060 |
| 5 years | $33,464 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College take home a median $33,060, compared with $44,614 for all Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College comes in at $10,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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