Communication & Media Studies at Jackson State University
Every communication & media studies school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the communications program at Jackson State University stacks up to those at other schools.Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and has a total student population of 6,921.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Communication & Media Studies section at the bottom of this page.
Jackson State Communication & Media Studies Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications
- Master’s Degree in Communications
Jackson State Communication & Media Studies Rankings
Communications Student Demographics at Jackson State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Jackson State University.
Jackson State Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program
In the communications master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of degree recipients. That is 60% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a master's in communications.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Communication & Media Studies
The following communications concentations are available at Jackson State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Jackson State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
Related Majors
Careers That Communications Grads May Go Into
A degree in communications can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for Jackson State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | 1,430 | $52,840 |
| Reporters and Correspondents | 300 | $34,530 |
| Editors | 280 | $46,070 |
| Writers and Authors | 170 | $53,810 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Comingdeer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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