Public Health at Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Jackson State University graduates in public health earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 88% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Jackson State University Compares for Public Health
All 201 colleges reporting public health 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $166,705 | $182,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $153,029 | $134,758 | #3 | $108,479 |
| 3 | Touro University California Vallejo, CA | $143,582 | $130,650 | #4 | $111,615 |
| 4 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | $142,151 | $144,569 | #2 | $70,472 |
| 5 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $116,631 | $118,615 | #5 | — |
| 6 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $111,363 | $118,532 | #6 | $67,270 |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $110,900 | $100,912 | #23 | $75,311 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $108,351 | $118,356 | #7 | $108,776 |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $106,072 | $93,407 | #35 | $70,674 |
| 10 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $105,402 | $94,895 | #28 | $72,627 |
| … | |||||
| 190 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $58,467 | $57,443 | #191 | — |
| 191 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $58,110 | $52,876 | #195 | $51,772 |
| 192 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $58,054 | $52,863 | #196 | — |
| 193 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $57,970 | $70,336 | #154 | $43,146 |
| 194 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $55,930 | $67,860 | #163 | $53,068 |
| 195 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $54,144 | $56,050 | #193 | $40,170 |
| 196 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $53,206 | $54,095 | #194 | $53,620 |
Other Majors at Jackson State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,656 | $52,452 | #701 of 861 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $60,039 | $55,369 | #197 of 243 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,254 | — | #348 of 349 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,096 | $41,882 | #162 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,499 | $45,011 | #273 of 285 |
| Social Work | $48,920 | $38,927 | #276 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,522 | $39,386 | #368 of 380 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $36,104 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Jackson State University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,146 one year after graduating and $57,970 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Jackson State University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Jackson State University ranks #193 by median pay four years after graduation, and #154 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Jackson State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $51,250.
← All data for Jackson State University · Methodology
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.