Payback
EarningsPlus
Economic score
Jackson State University is a public national university located in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson State University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Jackson State University is in the bottom 10% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $34,946 10 years after enrolling, 10th in Mississippi, and in the bottom 10% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Jackson State University bachelor students earn 16% less than the national average.
Jackson State University’s median net annual cost of $18,152 and average years to graduate of 4.6 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Jackson State University sorted by number of graduates - Biology, Social Work, Education, Other, Education (subject specific), Business Administration, Education - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$18,152
Average years to graduate
4.6
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Civil Engineering
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 1.94
Computer Engineering
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 2.17
Marketing
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 4.23
Criminal Justice
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 6.56
Accounting
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 6.57
Comms & Media Studies
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 14.51
Visual & Performing Arts
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 14.56
Health Administrative Services
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 16.29
Industrial Engr. Tech
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 18.81
Sociology
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 61.41
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at Jackson State University - Education, Social Work, Health & Fitness, Business Administration, Education (subject specific), Therapeutic professions - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Engineering
Rank: #66
Economic score: 0.33
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 0.7
Accounting
Rank: #289
Economic score: 1.04
Public Health
Rank: #151
Economic score: 1.3
Environmental Engr. Tech
Rank: -
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Economic score: 1.89
Student Counseling
Rank: #290
Economic score: 1.92
Public Administration
Rank: #196
Economic score: 3.65
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.6 years. 41% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Jackson State University is 12% lower than the state average, and 26% below the average for all national universities in the country.
At Jackson State University, Pell Grant recipients represent 69% of the measured graduating class, 34% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Jackson State University graduates within 4.6 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Jackson State University’s economic mobility score of 13.41 is calculated by adjusting the 7.36 economic score of lower-income students by the 69% pell grant recipients within the student body. Jackson State University’s EMS of 13.41 ranks in the bottom 50% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Bottom 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Jackson State University pays $18,152 a year, $7,065 less than the $25,217 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $18,152
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Jackson State University, 89% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $18,152 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 84% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,497. This is 30% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$6,149
Pell grants
$5,588
State grants
$2,644
Institutional grants
$5,434
Jackson State University offers 16 online bachelor programs, all of which are hybrid format. At the master’s level Jackson State University offers 16 programs, one of which is held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
32
Hybrid programs
31
Percentage of programs online
42%
Jackson State University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 62% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 7,889 applicants, of which 4,900 were admitted and 793 enrolled. Jackson State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
86%
83%
Female
65%
59%
First time
55%
59%
In-state
34%
68%
1st generation
32%
35%
White
3%
52%
Black
92%
14%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Asian
N/A
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
3%
12%