by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Southern Mississippi. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Southern Mississippi among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, coming in at #415 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for law enforcement & firefighting at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 116 |
| Master’s | 7 |
The law enforcement & firefighting area of study at University of Southern Mississippi includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 72 |
| Security Science and Technology | 51 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 116 bachelor’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
University of Southern Mississippi is a solid choice among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Law Enforcement & Firefighting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi report a median salary of $33,074 a year. This is lower than $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Southern Mississippi, law enforcement & firefighting students borrow a median amount of $21,125 in student loans. This is lower than $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Southern Mississippi. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Law Enforcement & Firefighting | 7 |
