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 psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #849 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #7 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 806 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 849 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Jackson State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,757 a year. This is less than $31,484, which is the national median of all psychology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Jackson State, psychology students borrow a median amount of $30,179 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Jackson State is $244 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Jackson State was $1,355 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Jackson State in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Jackson State does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Jackson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1 |
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