Listed below are all of the accredited schools in Mississippi that offer Criminal Justice programs.
Overview
Mississippi has seen its share of hardship and turmoil, but it also brought the nation Elvis Presley. And, while on a hunting trip to the state, Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a captured bear and inspired the teddy bear. The state also contributed to a milestone in law enforcement when Burnita Shelton Matthews of Hazelhurst became the first female federal judge in the country.
Criminal Justice Education in Mississippi
Mississippi has fewer than 20 schools with criminal justice programs. There are several opportunities for graduate study, including at the doctoral level. National associations like the American Criminal Justice Association are good places to look for scholarships, but awards are also available for students meeting a wide range of specific criteria as well. For example, students attending a historically black college can apply for the BECA, Inc. Edna R. Anthony Memorial Scholarship.
Outlook for Criminal Justice in Mississippi
Mississippi is a largely rural state, but it has the largest concentration of police officers of any state. Detectives make around $47,000. Police officers earn just over $31,000. Corrections officers make just over $25,500 on average.
