Here is an overview of this program at NWCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at NWCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 16 |
This law enforcement & firefighting area of study at NWCC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwest Mississippi Community College conferred 16 associate’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
NWCC has not been ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the associate’s level.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,200 | $3,400 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 12% of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degree graduates at NWCC are Black or African American. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Mississippi Community College with a associate’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.