Academics at Jackson State University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Jackson State University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Jackson State University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 15 students per faculty member, Jackson State University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. With 58% of instructors full time, Jackson State University is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Jackson State University offers 49 majors with reported completions across 22 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Jackson State University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Jackson State University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

More to Consider

As you weigh academic life at Jackson State University, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Jackson State University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 4,176 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (62% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further at Jackson State University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Jackson State University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Jackson State University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at Jackson State University — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at Jackson State University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Jackson State University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies