Jackson State University

What are the graduation rates for students at Jackson State University?

Jackson State's reported six-year graduation rate is 51% for the measured first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 33%. These rates describe students who began in a particular cohort and completed within the stated period; they are not the completion rate for every transfer, part-time or graduate student.

The difference between the four- and six-year figures shows why an extra year or two can matter when comparing colleges and estimating cost. A student planning to work substantial hours, change majors or transfer should build a course-by-course completion plan rather than assume the published rate predicts an individual outcome. The reported first-year retention rate is 62%, a separate measure of whether students return after their first year, not whether they ultimately earn a degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Jackson State University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures provide a limited view of earnings about one year after completion for measured Jackson State program cohorts. They are not starting-salary offers, and they do not represent every graduate of a major.

Among the reported examples, the one-year figure is $68,863 for computer engineering and $53,963 for civil engineering. The corresponding figures are $44,348 for marketing and $33,183 for business administration. These are program-specific reported earnings measures, not a university-wide average; the underlying cohort, credential level and federal reporting rules should be checked before making a close comparison.

Earnings can reflect occupation, location, further study and who is included in the available records. A one-year measure also says little about long-term growth or the cost of earning the degree. Students comparing majors should read it alongside completion requirements, likely borrowing and the kinds of jobs for which a credential qualifies them.