Criminal Justice & Corrections at Mississippi College
If you are interested in studying Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Mississippi College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi College is in Clinton, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 criminal justice & corrections degrees were granted at Mississippi College.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi College
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi College. Of 4,164 students, 456 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,507 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Mississippi College
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 336 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #290 of 340 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #714 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #981 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Mississippi College
Graduates of Mississippi College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,202 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $34,738 |
| 4 years | $39,249 |
| 5 years | $48,643 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Mississippi College report median earnings of $39,249, compared with $52,825 for all Mississippi College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Mississippi College is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Mississippi College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Mississippi College are 46% women (12) and 54% men (14).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi College
Among the 25 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Mississippi College, 44% were women (11) and 56% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi College, lower than the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at Mississippi College
Of the 1 master’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at Mississippi College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at Mississippi College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Mississippi College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Mississippi College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 25 |
| Securities Services Management | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Graduates of the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Mississippi College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.