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Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 703 students earned their Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in MS.

A Law Enforcement & Firefighting major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Mississippi

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 407
Associate Degree 189
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 63
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 63
Master’s Degree 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 46.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Mississippi

There are 31,340 people in the state and 4,690,450 people in the nation working in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting jobs.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Mississippi

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $46,890 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,161. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,032. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Jackson State grads earn an average salary of $29,441.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

In their early career, Holmes Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,423. A typical student attending Holmes Community College will pay a net price of $5,978. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,187. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $4,086.

#9

Alcorn State University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,309. 94% of students get financical aid.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MS

Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 26% $26,770
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
Firefighters 5% $28,690
Fire Fighting Supervisors 5% $44,030
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 homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,128
Public & Social Service 752
Legal Professions 439
Military Technologies & Sciences 33

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