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How strong are the academics at Jackson State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

33%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Jackson State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Jackson State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Jackson State University:

62%
First-year retention rate
33%
4-year grad rate
51%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Jackson State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Social Work
Education, Other
49.8
56.04
62.28
68.52
74.76
81

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 73
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 51
  • Accounting 26
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 16
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 11
  • Finance, General 6
  • Business/Managerial Economics 1
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 0
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 34
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 25
Education
  • Education, Other 55
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 27
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 22
  • Music Teacher Education 9
  • Social Science Teacher Education 4
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 13
  • Civil Engineering, General 13
  • Computer Engineering, General 7
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 15
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
  • Rhetoric and Composition 1
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 49
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 22
  • Public Health, General 0
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 75
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 16
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 81
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Physics, General 2
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 0
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 41
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 66
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 19
  • Sociology, General 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 10
  • Music Performance, General 4
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