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Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Jackson State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting at Jackson State University
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.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting earnings compared with all majors at Jackson State University

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

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