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Communication & Media Studies at Jackson State University

If you plan to study Communication & Media Studies, take a look at what Jackson State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Jackson State University sits in Jackson, MS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 communication & media studies graduations were recorded at Jackson State University.

Studying Online at Jackson State University

Many students take online classes at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at Jackson State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Jackson State University’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Mississippi	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#7 of 7
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#118 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#138 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#540 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#732 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from Jackson State University

Those who finish Jackson State University’s Communication & Media Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,578
2 years	$28,381
3 years	$30,793
4 years	$32,288
5 years	$40,204

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Media Studies graduates from Jackson State University report median earnings of $32,288, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Media Studies graduates from Jackson State University stands at $31,624.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Communication & Media Studies graduates at Jackson State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Communication & Media Studies graduates at Jackson State University are 47% women (16) and 53% men (18).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University

Among the 34 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at Jackson State University, 47% were women (16) and 53% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	32

Minority students account for 94% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, above the national average of 38%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at Jackson State University

This Communication & Media Studies program at Jackson State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Communication & Media Studies	34

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Media Studies program at Jackson State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Fundraisers	$118,069
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Fundraising Managers	$90,350
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$69,171

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.