Educational Administration at Jackson State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Educational Administration, consider the program at 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, 24 educational administration graduations were recorded at Jackson State University.
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Studying Online at Jackson State University
Many students take online classes at Jackson State University. Among 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Educational Administration Rankings at Jackson State University
Rankings can help you compare Jackson State University’s Educational Administration program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #153 of 158 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #404 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #584 of 598 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #7 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #153 of 158 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #404 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #584 of 598 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from Jackson State University
Those who finish Jackson State University’s Educational Administration program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,403 |
| 2 years | $53,984 |
| 3 years | $61,303 |
| 4 years | $67,481 |
| 5 years | $72,167 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Educational Administration graduates from Jackson State University take home a median $67,481, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Educational Administration graduates at Jackson State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Educational Administration graduates at Jackson State University are 50% women (12) and 50% men (12).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Jackson State University
Of the 8 master’s educational administration degrees awarded at Jackson State University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 8 |
Minority students account for 100% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, higher than the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Jackson State University
Among the 16 doctoral educational administration graduates at Jackson State University, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Jackson State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 94% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Jackson State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Educational Administration Concentrations at Jackson State University
The Educational Administration program at Jackson State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 10 |
| Higher Education Administration | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Students who finish Educational Administration program at Jackson State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Educational Administration graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $178,795 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
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.