Education at Jackson State University
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at Jackson State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jackson State University is located in Jackson, MS.
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Studying Online at Jackson State University
Distance learning is available at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) studied exclusively online and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Jackson State University
Rankings can help you compare Jackson State University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #15 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #297 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #352 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1133 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1504 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #15 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #297 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #352 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1133 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1504 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Jackson State University
Graduates of Jackson State University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,156 |
| 2 years | $42,409 |
| 3 years | $37,101 |
| 4 years | $40,555 |
| 5 years | $47,814 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Jackson State University earn a median of $40,555, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Jackson State University is $34,191.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Jackson State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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