2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 640 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting is the #15 most popular major in Mississippi.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Mississippi to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top Mississippi Schools for a Bachelor's in Law Enforcement & Firefighting
Our analysis found Mississippi College to be the best school for homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the large suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mississippi. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the remote town of University.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend William Carey University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 4 spot on the list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Jackson State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.
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Alcorn State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State is a public school with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,253 |
| West Virginia | 2,543 |
| South Carolina | 1,049 |
| Florida | 6,464 |
| Virginia | 3,572 |
| Arkansas | 735 |
| Alabama | 2,863 |
| Kentucky | 1,321 |
| Georgia | 2,338 |
| Tennessee | 1,330 |
| Louisiana | 1,112 |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Related Rankings by Major
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 113,121 |
| Fire Protection | 13,766 |
| Homeland Security | 7,140 |
| Security Science and Technology | 6,888 |
| Other Homeland Security | 1,695 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration & Social Service | 98,583 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 73,813 |
| Legal Professions | 61,055 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 4,477 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Barry Bahler.
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