Criminal Justice & Corrections at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is in Perkinston, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #10 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #204 of 336 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #340 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #923 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Those who finish Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program report the following median earnings (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? At the four-year mark, Criminal Justice & Corrections 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
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College stands at $10,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 27% women (6) and 73% men (16).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Among the 12 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, below the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Corrections | 6 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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