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Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · Public · General
Jackson State University is a public institution in Jackson, MS. With a 91% admission rate and 1,080 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,769 students, offers 21 programs with earnings data, and has a 34% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
91%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,080
Enrollment
4,769
Completion Rate
34%
Cost of Attendance
$28,611
In-State Tuition
$9,090
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,110
Programs
21
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 21 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($29K)
Showing 21 of 21 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,347 | $75,274 | $28,611 | 2.5x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,570 | — | $28,611 | 1.8x | |
| 3 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,498 | $85,146 | $28,611 | 1.7x | |
| 4 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,812 | — | $28,611 | 1.5x | |
| 5 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,448 | $42,238 | $28,611 | 1.4x | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,419 | $53,319 | $28,611 | 1.4x | |
| 7 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,378 | $52,968 | $28,611 | 1.3x | |
| 8 | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,174 | $41,366 | $28,611 | 1.2x | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,932 | $63,386 | $28,611 | 1.2x | |
| 10 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,860 | $42,332 | $28,611 | 1.1x | |
| 11 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,911 | $45,456 | $28,611 | 1.0x | |
| 12 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,678 | $39,466 | $28,611 | 1.0x | |
| 13 | Education, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,729 | — | $28,611 | 1.0x | |
| 14 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,101 | $44,313 | $28,611 | 0.9x | |
| 15 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,873 | $37,885 | $28,611 | 0.9x | |
| 16 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,354 | $45,403 | $28,611 | 0.9x | |
| 17 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,757 | $37,223 | $28,611 | 0.9x | |
| 18 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,235 | $40,204 | $28,611 | 0.8x | |
| 19 | Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,555 | $39,463 | $28,611 | 0.8x | |
| 20 | Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $17,858 | — | $28,611 | 0.6x | |
| 21 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $34,893 | $28,611 | — |