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, and more. In addition, we cover how Jackson State ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Jackson State was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Jackson State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Jackson State. This makes it the #276 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Jackson State make a median salary of $53,212. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Jackson State, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,000 for all communication sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at Jackson State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication sciences from Jackson State. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 89% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from Jackson State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 40 |
| Public Health | 27 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 18 |
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