Sociology at Jackson State University
Every sociology school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the sociology program at Jackson State University stacks up to those at other schools.Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and has a total student population of 6,921.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Sociology section at the bottom of this page.
Jackson State Sociology Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
- Master’s Degree in Sociology
Jackson State Sociology Rankings
Sociology Student Demographics at Jackson State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Jackson State University.
Jackson State Sociology Master’s Program
In the sociology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of degree recipients. That is 8% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a master's in sociology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Sociology
Sociology majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Jackson State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Sociology | 2 |
Related Majors
Careers That Sociology Grads May Go Into
A degree in sociology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for Jackson State University.
Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
---|---|---|
Managers | 1,230 | $82,230 |
Sociology Professors | 90 | $69,580 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Comingdeer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.