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Communication Sciences at Jackson State University

Communication Sciences at Jackson State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication Sciences, 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 in Jackson, MS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 communication sciences degrees were awarded at Jackson State University.

Online Class Availability at Jackson State University

Many students take online classes at Jackson State University. Among 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) studied exclusively online and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Communication Sciences Rankings at Jackson State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Jackson State University’s Communication Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Mississippi #4 of 4
Best Value Mississippi #4 of 4
Best Value Southeast (Region) #59 of 70
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #69 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #222 of 302
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #305 of 315

Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Jackson State University

Students who complete Jackson State University’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication Sciences at Jackson State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $53,212
2 years $56,234
3 years $55,989
4 years $62,061
5 years $61,101

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication Sciences graduates from Jackson State University report median earnings of $62,061, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.

Communication Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Jackson State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication Sciences graduates from Jackson State University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Communication Sciences graduates at Jackson State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences graduates at Jackson State University are 94% women (29) and 6% men (2).

Communication Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University

Among the 22 bachelor’s communication sciences graduates at Jackson State University, 95% were women (21) and 5% were men (1).

Jackson State University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Black / African American 22
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Jackson State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Communication Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Communication Sciences Master’s Program at Jackson State University

Of the 9 master’s communication sciences graduates at Jackson State University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

Jackson State University gender breakdown of Communication Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Black / African American 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Communication Sciences majors at Jackson State University

Minority students account for 89% of Communication Sciences master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, above the national average of 27%.*

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

More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Jackson State University

The Communication Sciences program at Jackson State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Communication Sciences & Disorders 9
Speech-Language Pathology 22

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Communication Sciences program at Jackson State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Audiologists $54,746
Speech-Language Pathologists $47,305
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663

References

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