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, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Jackson State University highly for psychology, coming in at #1,483 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 1,483 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi | 18 of 18 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 310 of 327 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at Jackson State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The psychology field at Jackson State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 41 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Jackson State University handed out 41 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Jackson State University ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 12 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 295 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,219 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,357 a year. This is lower than $41,612, the median for all majors at Jackson State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Jackson State University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $31,000 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 |
Find out more about Jackson State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University are Black or African American. Roughly 93% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Jackson State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 5 |
