Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Mississippi
If you are interested in studying Law Enforcement & Firefighting, consider the program at University of Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Mississippi
Many students take online classes at University of Mississippi. Among 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Mississippi’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #182 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #635 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of Mississippi
Those who finish University of Mississippi’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,413 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $37,078 |
| 4 years | $46,284 |
| 5 years | $50,710 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Mississippi take home a median $46,284, compared with $63,600 for all University of Mississippi graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Mississippi stands at $22,171.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Graduates of the Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of Mississippi pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates, 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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