Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Mississippi

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We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in Mississippi that offer Criminal Justice degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 12 Criminal Justice schools located within Mississippi. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.

Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Mississippi for 2019

Rank School Name Location Description   Rating
1 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS

University of Southern Mississippi offers 4 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 71 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 66 Bachelor's degrees, 4 Master's degrees, 1 Doctoral degree.

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2 Jackson State University Jackson, MS

Jackson State University offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 83 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 73 Bachelor's degrees, and 10 Master's degrees.

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3 Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a small public university in a remote town. In 2015, 28 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 28 Bachelor's degrees.

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4 Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a medium sized public university in a remote rural. In 2015, 24 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 24 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 4 Reviews
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5 Delta State University Cleveland, MS

Delta State University offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a small public university in a remote town. In 2015, 16 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 11 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Master's degrees.

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6 Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS

Mississippi Delta Community College offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 24 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 24 Associate's degrees.

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7 Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS

Copiah-Lincoln Community College offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a medium sized public college in a far away rural. In 2015, 21 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 21 Associate's degrees.

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8 Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS

Coahoma Community College offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a small public college in a outlying rural. In 2015, 17 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 17 Associate's degrees.

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9 Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS

Northeast Mississippi Community College offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a medium sized public college in a remote town. In 2015, 7 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 7 Associate's degrees.

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10 Hinds Community College Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a large public college in a outlying rural. In 2015, 3 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 3 Associate's degrees.

Based on 4 Reviews
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School Logo School Name Average tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Southern Mississippi University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
2/5 		20 : 1 14,551
Jackson State University Jackson State University Jackson, MS
2/5 		22 : 1 9,802
Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS
2/5 		18 : 1 2,309
Alcorn State University Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS
2/5 		20 : 1 3,518
Delta State University Delta State University Cleveland, MS
2/5 		19 : 1 3,454
Mississippi Delta Community College Mississippi Delta Community College Moorhead, MS
2/5 		18 : 1 2,402
Copiah-Lincoln Community College Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS
2/5 		27 : 1 3,098
Coahoma Community College Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS
2/5 		28 : 1 2,148
Northeast Mississippi Community College Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS
2/5 		29 : 1 3,569
Hinds Community College Hinds Community College Raymond, MS
2/5 		24 : 1 11,935
Pearl River Community College Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS
2/5 		20 : 1 4,379
Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain, MS
3/5 		13 : 1 483
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  • Grand Canyon University
    Program Descriptions
    • B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies
    • B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy
    • B.S. in Justice Studies
    • B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management
    • M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
    • Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy
    B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies
    The fascinating and expansive arena of law represents diversity among academic backgrounds. From the paralegal professions to the demanding rigor of law school, the legal domain shares a common set of interdisciplinary themes that are essential for success in these disciplines. Rooted in the study of politics, policy and law, GCU's government degree in legal studies blends an interdisciplinary curriculum with communication, philosophy and business. It serves as a pre-law degree that offers a foundation in ethical leadership and the knowledge to excel in law school.
    B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy
    As the 21st century drives us forward, a push toward greater transparency and effective governance reflects upon the standing of distinguished policy makers and administrators in the legislative branches. The age of information and the innovative, open forums of communication – blogs, social media and the internet as a whole – demand a comprehensive understanding of the political forces in this arena. The bachelor's degree in government for state and local public policy envisions strong political leadership, which improves and makes a difference in the lives of people in their communities. The program, which serves as an alternative to a political science degree, explores the scope of governance and democracy through patterns of political behavior.
    B.S. in Justice Studies
    Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies prepares students to enter careers in law enforcement, governmental and private agencies, research, social work, political science, and a variety of other fields. Graduates will be able to describe the components of the justice system from a systems perspective, including function, organization, issues, practices, and interrelationship of law enforcement agencies, the courts, and the corrections system.
    B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management
    Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management program is a bachelor’s degree completion program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in one of several fields, including emergency management, fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, environmental health and safety, and other related fields. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the fields of public safety and emergency management.
    M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
    Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership provides students with the skills to develop professionally and gain self-confidence in their own leadership styles. The program offers an opportunity for graduates of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program (NFA-EEOP) to complete a graduate degree. Students learn to integrate a conceptual foundation for an executive leadership role that emphasizes the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills as well as disaster preparation and crisis management. Environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development and content required of leaders in the area of emergency public safety and disaster preparedness will also be addressed.
    Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy
    The Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Government and Policy prepares students for careers in the public sector. The program is targeted at individuals working or desirous of finding employment in all levels of government. The core coursework gives students the opportunity to apply administrative skills in the areas of economics, leadership, human capital development, and governance within the public sector environment. Emphasis courses will challenge students to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector organizations in the areas of financial management, inter-agency cooperation, policy and law.

Additional Criminal Justice Degree Facts for Mississippi Schools

Mississippi Schools offering online Criminal Justice degrees

Online Criminal Justice degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 24 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online Criminal Justice degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.

Certificate
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
School Name Certificate Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctoral
Mississippi Delta Community College 0 24 0 0 0
Delta State University 0 0 0 5 0
How many Mississippi schools offer online Criminal Justice degrees?
  • 1 Associate's
  • 1 Master's

What Criminal Justice degree programs were earned in Mississippi?

Degree Level Program Length Colleges Graduates
Associate's 2-year Length 6 Colleges 75 Graduates
Bachelor's 4-year Length 6 Colleges 202 Graduates
Doctoral 1-2 year Length 1 Colleges 1 Graduates
Master's 1+ years Length 3 Colleges 19 Graduates
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