by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Jackson State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Jackson State. This makes it the #276 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Jackson State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,858 a year. This is less than $24,702, which is the national median of all communication sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Jackson State paid an average of $1,355 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Jackson State. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 92% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Jackson State does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from Jackson State make a median salary of $55,369 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
All of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Jackson State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Jackson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 55 |
| Public Health | 23 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.