by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Jackson State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Jackson State University among the top schools in the country for accounting, placing at #994 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 994 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Mississippi | 12 of 12 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 218 of 239 |
The following degree levels are granted in accounting at Jackson State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Jackson State University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Jackson State University is a solid choice among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 6 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 152 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 664 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,113 a year. This is below $41,612, the median for all majors at Jackson State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Jackson State University, accounting students borrow a median amount of $29,500 in student loans. This is lower than $32,477, the typical median for all majors at Jackson State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,270 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
Read more about Jackson State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 19% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University are Black or African American. About 96% of graduates 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 | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Jackson State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 15 |
