Criminal Justice Schools in Mississippi | MS

Mississippi State Criminal Justice Degrees One of the largest employers in Mississippi is the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). There are just over 2,000 employees working at the MDOC’s three state prisons alone. The Department also administers 20 additional regional and private prisons and 62 probation & parole offices. The career outlook for Mississippi’s correctional officers, jailers, probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is also favorable. If you would like to start one of these careers, look for information among the criminal justice schools in Mississippi for information on degrees in corrections, law enforcement, sociology, human services, criminology, criminal justice or other related degrees. You will notice that you often have the choice between an online or campus program to choose a course of study that is most convenient to you.

Perhaps you are interested in other professions such as that of a police officer, paralegal or emergency management specialist. You can complete a criminal justice degree in Mississippi by selecting a major or concentration (such as law enforcement, paralegal or emergency management degrees) that fits your professional and personal goals.

Campus Criminal Justice Schools in Mississippi

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Mississippi

Schools Offering Criminal Justice Degrees:

American InterContinental University

Programs: Associates AABA Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelors BSCJ Law Enforcement

Arizona State University

Programs: BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Ashford University

Programs: BA Social and Criminal Justice, MA Organizational Management Public Administration, MBA Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, BA Political Science and Government, BA Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BA Social and Criminal Justice Political Science and Government, BA Social and Criminal Justice Corrections Management, BA Social and Criminal Justice Forensics, BA Social and Criminal Justice Homeland Security, BA Social and Criminal Justice Security Management, BA Law Enforcement Administration, BA Organizational Management Human Resources Management, BA Social Science No Concentration, BA Sociology

Boston University

Programs: Master of Criminal Justice

Capella University

Programs: PhD Criminal Justice, MS Criminal Justice, BS Criminal Justice, MPH Social and Behavioral Sciences, DPA General Public Administration, MPA General Public Administration, BPA General Public Administration, PhD Public Safety Leadership, MS Public Safety Leadership, BS Homeland Security, BS Security Management, DSW General Social Work

Colorado Technical University

Programs: Associates ASCJ Criminal Justice, Associate of Science in Paralegal studies, Master of Science in Management Criminal Justice

Everest University

Programs: Criminal Justice Associatess, Criminal Investigations, Homeland Security Associates, Paralegal Associates, Criminal Justice Bachelors, Homeland Security Bachelors, Paralegal Bachelors, Master of Science in Criminal Justice

Florida Tech University Online

Programs: Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Grand Canyon University

Programs: BS in Public Safety Administration, MS in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement, MS in Criminal Justice Legal Studies, MS in Leadership Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadersh, BS in Public Safety and Emergency Management, Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government a, BS in Justice Studies, BS in Sociology

Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University

Programs: Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement

Kaplan University

Programs: BS in Criminal Justice, BSCJ Computer Crime, BSCJ Corrections, BSCJ Crime Scene Investigation, BSCJ Forensic Psychology, BSCJ Homeland Security, BSCJ Law Enforcement, AAS in Criminal Justice, MS in Criminal Justice, MSCJ Corrections, MSCJ Global Issues in Criminal Justice, MSCJ Law, BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management, MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BS in Legal Studies, BS in Paralegal Studies, AAS in Paralegal Studies, MS in Legal Studies, MSLS Education and the Legal System, MSLS Legal System and the Media, BS in Environmental Policy and Management, BS in Public Administration and Policy, AAS in Public Administration, BS in Political Science, Master of Public Administration, MPA Criminal Justice, MPA General MPA

Keiser University

Programs: AA Criminal Justice, BA Criminal Justice, AA Homeland Security, BA Homeland Security, BA Legal Studies, AA Paralegal Studies

Liberty University Online

Programs: BS in Criminal Justice

National American University

Programs: Criminal Justice AAS, Criminal Justice BS

Saint Joseph's University

Programs: Online Masters in Criminal Justice, Post-Master Certificate in CJ with Homeland Security Specializat, Online Homeland Security Certification

Saint Leo University Online

Programs: Master of Business Administration Criminal Justice, AA in Criminal Justice, BA in Criminal Justice, BA in Criminal Justice Criminalistics Specialization, BA in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Forensic Science, Master of Social Work Management

South University

Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specializati, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigatio, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specializati, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Speciali, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Administration Non Profit Specialization, Master of Public Administration Public Policy Specialization, Master of Public Administration Criminial Justice Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security Speciali, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Corrections Specialization, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Cyber Crime Specialization

Strayer University

Programs: MBA Public Administration, Master of Public Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration Legal Studies, BS in CJ Criminal Justice Administration, BS in CJ Computer Security and Forensics, BS in CJ Homeland Security and Emergency Management, BS in CJ Homeland Security Technology, Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice

Tiffin University

Programs: Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Crime Analysis , Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Forensic Psychology, Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Homeland Security Adminis, Master of Science in Criminal Justice- Justice Administration

University of Phoenix

Programs: Associates Criminal Justice, Master of Science Administration of Justice and Security, Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Human S

Virginia College

Programs: Associates Criminal Justice, Associates Paralegal Studies, Bachelors Criminal Justice, Bachelors Paralegal Studies, Masters Criminal Justice, Bachelors Criminal Justice Homeland Security

Walden University

Programs: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Managem, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Human Services for Crimi, Master of Public Administration General, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology General, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Mental Health Applic, PhD in Human Services Self-Directed Clinical Social Work, PhD in Human Services Self-Directed Criminal Justice, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model General, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Criminal Jus, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Public Polic, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Public Safet, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based General, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Criminal Ju, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Homeland Se, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Law and Pub, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Public Poli, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Course-based Public Safe, Bachelor of Science BS in Political Science & Public Administrat, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Mana, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science BS in Criminal Justice Human Services for Cr, Master of Public Administration Homeland Security Policy and Coo, Master of Public Administration Law and Public Policy, PhD in Human Services Course-based Clinical Social Work, PhD in Human Services Course-based Criminal Justice, PhD in Public Policy and Administration Mixed-Model Law and Publ, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Forensic Psychology , Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Program Planning & E, Master of Science MS in Forensic Psychology Psychology & Legal S

Mississippi Criminal Justice Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Mississippi is one of five states with the highest level of employment for gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators. These officers ensure safety and security in casinos and other gaming environments by looking for theft, violence and other questionable activity through observation and surveillance equipment. With a 24% employment growth outlook (provided by Projections Central) and an average annual salary between $33,000 – 37,000, a gaming surveillance position is an excellent starting point for a career in law enforcement or other related fields. Check the list of criminal justice schools in Mississippi for information on gaming surveillance or casino security certificate programs to become qualified.

Mississippi is also one of five states with the highest concentration of police/sheriff’s patrol officers and correctional officers, adds the BLS. Each shows a positive employment growth outlook with approximately 300 and 260 new job openings a year respectively. Complete a criminal justice degree in Mississippi with a major in law enforcement or corrections to become an ideal candidate for these positions.

Additional criminal justice careers in Mississippi that show a positive employment outlook are:

Security Guards (510 openings/year)
Paralegals (80 openings/year)
Lawyers (150 openings/year)
Detectives and Criminal Investigators (30 openings/year)

[See Table below for more information on Employment Growth and Outlook].

Top Criminal Justice Employers & Agencies

One of Mississippi’s major employers is the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg. According to Career One Stop, the ERDC has at least 2,500 employees. The ERDC’s mission is “to provide science, technology, and expertise in engineering and environmental sciences in support of our Armed Forces and the Nation to make the world safer and better.” The Center offers a Student Career Experience Program, a valuable on-the-job form of education that could lead to future employment with the ERDC. If you are completing a criminal justice degree in Mississippi with a major in information security, computer forensics, cyber security or computer engineering, you could be eligible to participate in a student program with ERDC’s Information Technology Department.

It is no surprise, because Mississippi has such a high number of gaming surveillance officers, that there are many casinos that are top employers in the state. These include the Gold Strike Casino in Robinsonville (1,800 employees) and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi (1,400 employees).

Finally remember that the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) hires many employees; its three state prisons alone there are over 2,000. Check the list of criminal justice schools in Mississippi to find out about online or campus corrections, law enforcement, criminology or probations degrees to secure employment with the MDOC.

Mississippi Criminal Justice & Legal Job Outlook & Mississippi Criminal Justice Salary

Career	Employment Growth through 2018	Current Average Salary
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	11%	$27,000 – 38,000
Correctional Officers and Jailers	18%	$23,000 – 29,000
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	25%	$30,000 – 35,000
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	10%	$51,000 – 59,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	28%	$35,000 – 41,000
Security Guards	24%	$20,000 – 25,000
Lawyers	9%	$90,000-$95,000
Emergency Management Specialists	23%	$36,000 – 42,000
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators	24%	$33,000 – 37,000

Sources: Growth Projections projectionscentral.com ~ Salary Range bls.gov

Mississippi Crime Rate

Mississippi’s crime rate is approximately 1% higher compared to the rest of the country, according to the National Institute of Corrections. Its property crime rate is 5% higher, but its violent crime rate is 26% lower than the national average.

In 2010, the FBI reported approximately 8,000 cases of violent crime (269/100,000 people) which includes murder, rape, aggravated assault and robbery. In that same year, the FBI counted 88,850 cases of property crime (or 2,985/100,000 people) which includes larceny, burglary and motor vehicle theft.

Mississippi's Correctional System Stats

Facility	Number of Facilities/Offices	Number of Inmates
Jails	95	11,539
Prisons	23	21,535
Probation/Parole	62	35,249

Source: www.nicic.gov