Location: Jackson, MS•In-State Tuition: $9,090•Out-of-State Tuition: $10,110•Admission Rate: 91%•Avg SAT: 974
Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,373
26th percentile
Sample: 50 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How Jackson State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Jackson State University earns $50k — 26th percentile among education grad-cert programs.

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Jackson State UniversityJackson$9,090$50,373———
Walden UniversityMinneapolis$12,498$69,459$62,342——
Mercer UniversityMacon$40,890$69,055———
University of California-Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara$14,965$65,475$64,074——
California State University-FresnoFresno$6,980$59,363———
Northcentral UniversitySan Diego—$49,816———
National Median—$59,363———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Jackson State University, approximately 68% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.