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Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 603 students earned their Criminal Justice degrees in MS.

In this state, Criminal Justice & Corrections is the 14th most popular major out of a total 235 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Criminal Justice & Corrections Majors in Mississippi

Criminal Justice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 370
Associate Degree 170
Master’s Degree 41
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of criminal justice majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 49.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 44.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Criminal Justice & Corrections Grads in Mississippi

26,980 people in the state and 4,117,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminal justice.

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Wages for Criminal Justice & Corrections Jobs in Mississippi

Criminal Justice grads earn an average of $51,560 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer criminal justice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,161.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,869 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,978. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,284. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,190. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,704 after earning their degree at this institution. 53% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,086. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

#8

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,087 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $22,054 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. A typical student attending Mississippi Delta Community College will pay a net price of $2,309.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $24,183 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,629. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Criminal Justice & Corrections Careers in MS

Some of the careers criminal justice majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 20% $63,040
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 17% $69,400
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $51,790
Private Detectives and Investigators 9% $46,430
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7% $31,860
Fire Inspectors 7% $0
Managers 6% $72,130
Emergency Management Directors 6% $38,530
Accountants and Auditors 6% $56,690
Police and Detective Supervisors 5% $47,830
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 5% $34,530
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2% $52,470
Protective Service Worker Supervisors 2% $37,930
Financial Examiners 0% $77,370
Bailiffs -6% $30,420
Correctional Officers and Jailers -8% $28,190
Correctional Officer Supervisors -9% $38,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
55
Other Homeland Security 3
Fire Protection 1

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