Criminal Justice · Mississippi
Criminal Justice colleges in Mississippi
CampusPin lists 28 U.S. colleges in Mississippi that offer Criminal Justice programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Criminal Justice studies the institutions and practices of policing, courts, and corrections, preparing graduates for law enforcement, probation, corrections, and law school.
Schools in Mississippi that offer Criminal Justice
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$8,549
Acceptance
25%
Enrollment
2,752
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$29,195
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
3,534
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$19,280
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
565
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,490
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,314
Concorde Career College-Southaven
Southaven, MS · Community College · Private
Tuition
$9,416
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
114
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,000
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,948
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$8,605
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,365
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,865
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,584
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,950
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,914
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,825
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,533
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,510
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,847
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,420
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,018
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,090
Acceptance
91%
Enrollment
6,564
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,000
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,248
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,932
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,025
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$21,698
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
3,804
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,540
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,490
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,950
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,231
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$7,912
Acceptance
51%
Enrollment
1,517
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,770
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,640
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,660
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,181
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,650
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,725
Southeastern Baptist College
Laurel, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$5,925
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
65
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$11,398
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
695
University of Mississippi
University, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,412
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
23,944
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,618
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
12,997
Wesley Biblical Seminary
Ridgeland, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$8,000
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
163
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$14,685
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
4,153
Criminal Justice programs in Mississippi: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 28 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
28
Public / private
20 / 8
Universities / 2-year
13 / 15
Cities represented
26
In-state tuition range
$3,420–$29,195
Median in-state tuition
$5,348
Lowest published in-state tuition
Itawamba Community College
$3,420
Most selective
Alcorn State University
25% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Mississippi
23,944 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Criminal Justice program
- Introduction to the criminal justice system
- Criminology theory
- Policing and police administration
- Criminal law and procedure
- Corrections and rehabilitation
- Juvenile justice
- Forensic methods (depending on track)
- Research methods and statistics
Where a Criminal Justice degree can lead
- Police Officer / Detective
- Federal Agent (FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, ICE)
- Probation / Parole Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Forensic Analyst
- Lawyer (with JD)
Typical pay: $45,000–$72,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 police and sheriff's patrol officers median $76,290)
A Criminal Justice major covers the structure of policing, courts, and corrections; criminology theory; criminal law and procedure; victimology; juvenile justice; and corrections. Programs often offer concentrations in Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Cybercrime, Homeland Security, or Pre-Law. Many include an internship with a local police department, sheriff's office, court, prosecutor, or correctional facility.
Graduates work in federal, state, and local law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, private security, victim advocacy, and corporate compliance. The major is also a common pre-law track.
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