Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in Mississippi
764 students earned Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting degrees in Mississippi in the 2021-2022 year.
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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 | 
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 430 | 
| Associate Degree | 192 | 
| Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 56 | 
| Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 56 | 
Gender Distribution
In Mississippi, a homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting major is more popular with women than with men.
 
Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors in Mississippi is as follows:
- Asian: 0.8%
- Black or African American: 46.2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
- White: 44.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
- Other Races: 5.1%
 
Jobs for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Grads in Mississippi
In this state, there are 31,340 people employed in jobs related to a homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting degree, compared to 4,690,450 nationwide.
 
Wages for Law Enforcement & Firefighting Jobs in Mississippi
In this state, homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting grads earn an average of $46,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $72,390.
 
Law Enforcement & Firefighting Careers in MS
Some of the careers homeland security, law enforcement & firefighting majors go into include:
| Job Title | MS Job Growth | MS Median Salary | 
|---|---|---|
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | 26% | $26,770 | 
| Private Detectives and Investigators | 9% | $46,430 | 
| Fire Inspectors | 7% | $0 | 
| Police and Detective Supervisors | 5% | $47,830 | 
| Firefighters | 5% | $28,690 | 
| Fire Fighting Supervisors | 5% | $44,030 | 
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 5% | $34,530 | 
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 2% | $52,470 | 
| Protective Service Worker Supervisors | 2% | $37,930 | 
| Bailiffs | -6% | $30,420 | 
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | -8% | $28,190 | 
| Correctional Officer Supervisors | -9% | $38,220 | 
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Barry Bahler under License
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