Jackson State University
Jackson, Mississippi · Public · 4,600 undergraduates
Of 32 programs with reported earnings, 31 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 55 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $22,869 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,516 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,236 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,388 |
| $110k and up | $27,576 |
| All families (average) | $23,836 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $46,522 | +$15,594 | clears the bar | $47,735 | 3.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,027 | +$7,099 | clears the bar | $27,532 | 3.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $48,920 | +$17,992 | clears the bar | $61,500 | 3.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,799 | +$15,871 | clears the bar | $29,267 | 1.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $50,246 | +$19,318 | clears the bar | $30,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $41,566 | +$10,638 | clears the bar | $29,500 | 2.8 yrs |
| Education, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $36,481 | +$5,553 | clears the bar | $36,000 | 6.5 yrs |
| Education, General | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $51,856 | +$20,928 | clears the bar | $78,134 | 3.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $40,365 | +$9,437 | clears the bar | $25,823 | 2.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $45,308 | +$14,380 | clears the bar | $35,070 | 2.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $42,260 | +$11,332 | clears the bar | $27,585 | 2.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,881 | +$13,953 | clears the bar | $28,350 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $76,656 | +$45,728 | clears the bar | $39,564 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $56,747 | +$25,819 | clears the bar | $30,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $59,996 | +$29,068 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 32 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 72% of students receive Pell grants · 51% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.