by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MC highly for law enforcement & firefighting, ranked #773 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in law enforcement & firefighting at MC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at MC breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 26 |
| Homeland Security | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mississippi College handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
MC is among the very best schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MC earn a median of $39,249 a year. This is below $52,825, the median for all majors at MC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at MC, law enforcement & firefighting students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,510, the typical median for all majors at MC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,900 | $21,000 |
| Fees | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at MC were White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 4 |
