Education at Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Jackson State University graduates in education earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 99% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Jackson State University Compares for Education
All 27 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $67,795 | $64,759 | #1 | $46,560 |
| 2 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $65,381 | $60,137 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $57,946 | $51,028 | #7 | $26,489 |
| 4 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $57,051 | $50,239 | #10 | — |
| 5 | Towson University Towson, MD | $56,949 | $49,979 | #11 | $52,791 |
| 6 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $55,892 | $58,009 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $54,883 | $48,330 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $52,842 | $48,083 | #15 | $31,095 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #4 | $37,535 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #5 | $37,535 |
| … | |||||
| 24 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $42,160 | $38,363 | #27 | $31,250 |
| 25 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $41,282 | $42,735 | #25 | $28,034 |
| 26 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $37,795 | $40,524 | #26 | $32,812 |
| 27 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $36,481 | $44,263 | #24 | $27,729 |
Other Majors at Jackson State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Jackson State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,729 one year after graduating and $36,481 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Jackson State University rank for education?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Jackson State University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Jackson State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less than the national median for education ($49,113), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.