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44 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Law Enforcement & Firefighting is the 18th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Law Enforcement & Firefighting Majors in Mississippi

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 43.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Mississippi

There are 31,340 people in the state and 4,690,450 people in the nation working in homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting jobs.

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Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Mississippi

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting grads earn an average of $46,890 in the state and $72,390 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Mississippi that offer homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Graduates earn an average $33,051 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,296. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,032. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,869 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. In their early career, Mississippi Valley State University grads earn an average salary of $24,183. 74% of the teachers are full time.

Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MS

Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 20% $63,040
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors 17% $69,400
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $51,790
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7% $31,860
Managers 6% $72,130
Emergency Management Directors 6% $38,530
Accountants and Auditors 6% $56,690
Computer Workers 3% $78,970
Financial Examiners 0% $77,370

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Public & Social Service 244
Legal Professions 240
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 160
Military Technologies & Sciences 4

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