by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Jackson State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Jackson State University as a strong choice for communication & media studies, ranked #741 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 741 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Mississippi | 7 of 7 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 139 of 162 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication & media studies at Jackson State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Jackson State University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
Jackson State University ranks competitively among schools offering communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Jackson State University earn a median of $32,288 a year. This is below $41,612, the median for all majors at Jackson State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Jackson State University, communication & media studies graduates take on a median debt of $31,624 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Learn more about Jackson State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 53% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University were Black or African American. About 94% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Jackson State University granted 34 bachelor’s completions in mass communication/media studies in the most recent reporting year — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (94%).
