Jackson State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,600
students enrolled
1,419
degrees and certificates a year
51%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,836
average net price a year
Tuition $8,520
$30,530
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,060
median earnings, 10 years after entry
91% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 31% | 436 |
| Business & management | 11% | 162 |
| Health professions | 9% | 126 |
| Public administration & social work | 8% | 119 |
| Biological sciences | 8% | 107 |
AI and data programs
Jackson 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 Jackson State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hinds County, where the college is.
90
open professional jobs
14
entry level
2%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.4%
unemployment in Hinds County
2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier
$49,966
median household income
Hinds County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.2% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (4 open), finance (9 open), sales (12 open), operations (20 open), marketing (1 open).
Hiring most: Terracon Consultants (4), Amazon (3), Anduril Industries (3), Cintas (3), Entergy (3), Albireo Energy (2), Community Health Systems (2), Granite Construction Company (2).
What they hire for: Operations (20), Sales (12), Engineering (9), Finance (9), Human Resources (7), Clinical (5). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Southcentral Mississippi Works Workforce Development Board.
- Jackson WIN Job CenterJackson · 601-414-7796 · Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Closed Wed. 4:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Jackson State University?
- Jackson State University enrolls about 4,600 students and is a public 4-year institution in Jackson, Mississippi. It awards about 1,419 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Jackson State University?
- 51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Jackson State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,530 six years after entry and $39,060 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Jackson State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Jackson 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 Jackson State University?
- 90 open professional jobs are listed in Hinds County, 14 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Terracon Consultants has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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