Jacksonville State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Jacksonville State University at a glance

• 7,036

  students enrolled

• 2,010

  degrees and certificates a year

• 55%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,279

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,290 in state, $20,580 out of state

• $40,158

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,235

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Jacksonville State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Jacksonville State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Calhoun County, where the college is.

• 38

  open professional jobs

• 13

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Calhoun County

  2026-08 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $55,826

  median household income

  Calhoun County

• 32%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (3 open), academic (2 open), programs (1 open), finance (3 open), operations (5 open).

Hiring most: Jacksonville State University (20), BAE Systems (3), Trinzic (3), Heico (2), BAE Systems USA (1), Defense Logistics Agency (1), Doncasters (1), Federal Emergency Management Agency (1).

What they hire for: Administration (11), Operations (5), Engineering (4), Clinical (3), Finance (3), Academic (2). Administration jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East, Region 2 Board.

• Anniston Career CenterAnniston · 256-832-0147 · 8:00-5:00 Mon through Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Jacksonville State University?

Jacksonville State University enrolls about 7,036 students and is a public 4-year institution in Jacksonville, Alabama. It awards about 2,010 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Jacksonville State University?

55% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Jacksonville State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,158 six years after entry and $45,235 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Jacksonville State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Jacksonville State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Jacksonville State University?

38 open professional jobs are listed in Calhoun County, 13 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Jacksonville State University has the most openings.