Below are the key facts about this program at Jackson State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #98 out of 102 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Jackson State University among the top schools in the country for engineering, placing at #671 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 671 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 134 of 137 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at Jackson State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The engineering area of study at Jackson State University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 13 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 13 |
| Engineering, General | 8 |
| Computer Engineering | 7 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Jackson State University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Jackson State University ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #98 out of 102 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 98 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 476 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,567 a year. This is above $41,612, the median for all majors at Jackson State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Jackson State University, engineering students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is lower than $32,477, the typical median for all majors at Jackson State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,270 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University are 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Jackson State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 2 |