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 accounting.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #926 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #7 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Jackson State. This makes it the #349 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Jackson State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,514 a year. This is less than $46,292, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Jackson State, accounting students borrow a median amount of $29,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,168 for all accounting majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Jackson State University.
The accounting program at Jackson State awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 81% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in accounting from Jackson State. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 85% 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 master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 86 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 14 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 8 |
| Marketing | 5 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 |
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