Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Jackson State University
If you plan to study Law Enforcement & Firefighting, take a look at what Jackson State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Jackson State University sits in Jackson, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Jackson State University
Online coursework is an option at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) studied exclusively online and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at Jackson State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Jackson State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #11 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #270 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #301 of 362 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1039 of 1,294 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1118 of 1,301 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from Jackson State University
Those who finish Jackson State University’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,066 |
| 2 years | $36,180 |
| 3 years | $37,285 |
| 4 years | $43,486 |
| 5 years | $44,313 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Jackson State University earn a median of $43,486, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from Jackson State University stands at $31,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at Jackson State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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
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