by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Mississippi to review for the 2025 Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Mississippi ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of police science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It's difficult to beat William Carey University if you wish to pursue a degree in criminal justice & police science. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Hattiesburg.More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from William Carey University
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 130 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 0 |
| Georgia | 690 | 45 |
| Virginia | 630 | 369 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 67 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 8 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 50 |
| Alabama | 500 | 515 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 103 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 52 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 29 |
Criminal Justice & Police Science is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 273 |
| Criminal Justice | 245 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 50 |
| Corrections | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.