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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #553 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 531 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 553 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 143% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Jackson State. This makes it the #332 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Jackson State. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 91% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Jackson State does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Jackson State Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from Jackson State in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Jackson State University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 40 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 48 |
| Social Sciences | 26 |
| English Language & Literature | 17 |
| History | 3 |
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