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. Also, learn how Jackson State ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Jackson State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,555 a year. This is less than $25,063, which is the national median of all visual arts 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
Learn more about Jackson State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 visual arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Jackson State. Of these graduates, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 83% 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Jackson State visual arts 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at Jackson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.