by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Jackson State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #358 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in public health from Jackson State. This makes it the #202 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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Jackson State does not offer an online option for its public health 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.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Jackson State make a median salary of $43,146. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
The public health program at Jackson State awarded 20 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 95% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Jackson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 55 |
| Communication Sciences | 36 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.