Law Enforcement & Firefighting at University of Southern Mississippi
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law Enforcement & Firefighting, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern Mississippi sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Studying Online at University of Southern Mississippi
Distance learning is available at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Mississippi’s Law Enforcement & Firefighting program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #9 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 358 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #209 of 362 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #460 of 1,301 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #730 of 1,294 |
Earnings for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Students who complete University of Southern 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 | $32,630 |
| 2 years | $26,583 |
| 3 years | $34,143 |
| 4 years | $33,074 |
| 5 years | $43,737 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $33,074, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates from University of Southern Mississippi comes in at $21,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Graduates
Students who finish Law Enforcement & Firefighting program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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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