Health Professions at Jackson State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Jackson State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Jackson State University is in Jackson, MS.
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Studying Online at Jackson State University
Online coursework is an option 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Jackson State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Jackson State University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #22 of 25 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #24 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #494 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #514 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1818 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2076 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #22 of 25 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #24 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #494 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #514 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1818 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2076 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Jackson State University
Those who finish Jackson State University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,517 |
| 2 years | $37,027 |
| 3 years | $41,187 |
| 4 years | $46,489 |
| 5 years | $47,564 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Jackson State University report median earnings of $46,489, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Jackson State University stands at $34,938.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Jackson State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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