Jackson State University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Jackson State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Jackson State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Jackson State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for JSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $29,250 | $35,590 | |
| Biology, General | $27,000 | $22,490 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $29,000 | $33,990 | |
| Civil Engineering | $26,250 | $54,110 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,000 | $28,440 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $27,000 | $21,230 | |
| Computer Engineering | $26,260 | $38,290 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $41,940 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,300 | $28,870 | |
| Education, Other | $35,560 | $26,120 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $34,000 | $20,140 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $34,350 | $28,700 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,250 | $26,000 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $29,000 | $33,990 | |
| Marketing | Not Reported | $38,310 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $35,820 | $29,410 | |
| Psychology, General | $31,000 | $22,760 | |
| Social Work | $31,000 | $23,410 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,250 | $33,990 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $27,550 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $29,000 | $19,460 |
Salary Score ™ for JSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $44,360 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,500 | $46,480 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $35,600 | $60,690 | |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,150 | $44,190 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $31,130 | |
| Public Health | $45,540 | $37,750 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $59,770 | $33,460 | |
| Social Work | $48,310 | $33,820 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $71,310 | $35,060 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,750 | $35,060 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,140 | $41,940 |
Salary Score ™ for JSU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $84,650 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $87,700 | $55,690 | |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $43,800 |
Most Recent Reviews
Thee Jackson State University is a great school to attend. The atmosphere is very welcoming. As a student there are numerous opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community. The organizations on campus make themselves seen so that new students can express interest and potentially join. College is what you make it. The resources are there to fuel your success. The faculty is dedicated to ensuring the success of all students.
As a transfer student to Jackson State University getting there in Winter of 2016, I can not to directly speak to the freshman and sophomore years, however, as a student coming in and immediately working on my major I will say there are many pros and cons to the Communication program. After graduating from Jackson State, I realized that my experience and success was more about optimizing and leveraging my skillset with companies/organizations outside of Jackson, MS and focusing on more online, remote opportunities.... Read More