by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Jackson State ranks among other schools offering degrees in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #876 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #8 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 623 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 876 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Jackson State. This makes it the #349 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Jackson State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,419 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Jackson State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $19,954 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all accounting bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,621.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Jackson State paid an average of $1,355 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $8,520 |
| Fees | $275 | $1,275 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,782 | $11,782 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $10,716 | $10,716 |
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The accounting program at Jackson State awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 97% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Jackson State accounting bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Jackson State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 accounting majors earned their master's degree from Jackson State. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Jackson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 122 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 20 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 |
| Marketing | 8 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 |
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