Jackson State University Student Outcomes

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4 Year
Jackson, MS
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

42% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

40% vs. 58% national median

Graduation rates for Jackson State University
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	20% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	31% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	40% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Jackson State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Jackson State University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$32,800 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Jackson State University
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$25,600 per year
after 7 years	$27,600 per year
after 8 years	$29,200 per year
after 9 years	$31,800 per year
after 10 years	$32,800 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Jackson State University students who are working and no longer in school is $32,800, which is 4% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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