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Corrections in Mississippi

Corrections Schools in Mississippi

38 Corrections students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Corrections major is the 118th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Corrections Majors in Mississippi

Corrections majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a corrections major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of corrections majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 34.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 47.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Corrections Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 6,620 people employed in jobs related to a corrections degree, compared to 590,310 nationwide.

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Wages for Corrections Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a corrections grad in the state is $43,720, compared to a typical salary of $68,350 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer corrections degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,670. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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Corrections Careers in MS

Some of the careers corrections majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 17% $69,400
Police and Detective Supervisors 5% $47,830

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to corrections.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Criminal Justice Studies 225
Criminal Justice 214
Criminal Justice & Police Science 42
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 35
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