Is Jackson State University worth it?
Jackson State University is a public, four-year institution in Jackson, Mississippi (midsize city). It awarded 1,337 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, business administration and management and education.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$31,357
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,606
Median earnings 10 years after
$39,060
Average net price
$23,836
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
1,337
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
4,600
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,354 | $38,027 | 109 |
| Social Work | Master's | $38,927 | $48,920 | 101 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | $27,729 | $36,481 | 73 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $30,860 | $45,308 | 68 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $26,873 | $41,566 | 66 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $28,911 | $50,246 | 66 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $35,174 | $49,299 | 65 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $27,101 | $46,799 | 61 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $39,386 | $46,522 | 59 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $69,650 | $70,684 | 51 |
| Education, General | Graduate certificate | $50,373 | $51,856 | 50 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $24,235 | $46,472 | 46 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $49,498 | $78,824 | 44 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $41,812 | $42,260 | 41 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $45,011 | $49,499 | 40 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Post-master's certificate | 92 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's | 81 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 73 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 66 |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 53 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 49 |
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Sources: federal figures for Jackson State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Mississippi. Counts under 10 are not published.
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