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Graduation Rate: 32%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Jackson State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 78% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 21st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Jackson State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,347 | $90,577 | -15% | #240 of 349 | #114 | $28,001 |
| Computer Engineering | $51,570 | $89,702 | -18% | #168 of 189 | #89 | $26,320 |
| Civil Engineering | $49,498 | $78,824 | -9% | #206 of 233 | #22 | $29,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $40,419 | $59,996 | -21% | #716 of 796 | #446 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,448 | $56,747 | +20% | #63 of 680 | #4 | $30,500 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $36,378 | $52,107 | -36% | #50 of 51 | #48 | $28,687 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $28,911 | $50,246 | -26% | #1082 of 1176 | #801 | $30,000 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $35,174 | $49,299 | -2% | #35 of 63 | #13 | $31,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $27,101 | $46,799 | -15% | #563 of 660 | #299 | $29,267 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24,235 | $46,472 | -18% | #540 of 660 | #269 | $28,250 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $45,707 | -25% | #65 of 67 | #47 | $31,125 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $30,860 | $45,308 | -23% | #259 of 275 | #189 | $35,070 |
| Psychology | $24,757 | $44,881 | -11% | #806 of 1027 | #252 | $28,350 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,812 | $42,260 | -20% | #421 of 476 | #287 | $27,585 |
| Social Work | $26,873 | $41,566 | -20% | #407 of 420 | #318 | $29,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $28,678 | $40,365 | -21% | #336 of 345 | #274 | $25,823 |
| Biology | $25,354 | $38,027 | -34% | #828 of 841 | #788 | $27,532 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $33,932 | $37,959 | -54% | #452 of 452 | #452 | $26,000 |
| Education | $27,729 | $36,481 | -26% | #27 of 27 | #24 | $36,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $23,555 | $33,213 | -20% | #64 of 68 | #41 | $30,495 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $17,858 | — | — | — | — | $22,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Jackson State University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $8,520 |
| Room | $6,094 | |
| Board | $4,972 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $32,988 | $34,008 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $19,018 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $19,006 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,679 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,845 |
| $110,001+ | $23,333 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Jackson State University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology