by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Jacksonville State University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Jacksonville State University offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Jacksonville State University came in at #969 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.In addition, Jacksonville State University took the #7 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Jacksonville State University took the #969 spot on the list.Jacksonville State University also ranked #7 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Alabama.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingJacksonville State University ranked #969 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Jacksonville State University also ranked #7 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Jacksonville State University came in at #969. Jacksonville State University also ranked #7 for Best Graduate Schools in Alabama.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,292 graduate students attended Jacksonville State University.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Women make up 66.2% of the total graduate student body at Jacksonville State University while men make up 33.8%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
About 32.0% of the graduate students who attend Jacksonville State University are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 2.5% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Jacksonville State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,501.
After earning their master’s degree from Jacksonville State University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $70,179.
The graduate programs at Jacksonville State University lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $94,449 |
| Nursing | $82,225 |
| Educational Administration | $80,148 |
| General Education | $76,164 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | $69,487 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $62,091 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $54,931 |
| Student Counseling | $51,189 |
| Special Education | $46,183 |
| Health & Physical Education | $40,138 |
Jacksonville State University is a public institution situated in Jacksonville, Alabama.Jacksonville is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Jacksonville State University.
Contact details for Jacksonville State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL 36265 |
| Phone: | 256-782-5781 |
| Website: | www.jsu.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleStateUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/JSUNews |
91.0% of the graduate students at Jacksonville State University took at least one class online.Roughly 71.8% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 48 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 4 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 5 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 11 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 | — |
| Educational Administration | 6 | $80,148 |
| General Biology | 17 | — |
| General English Literature | 14 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 9 | — |
| Health & Physical Education | 27 | — |
| History | 9 | — |
| Homeland Security | 27 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 15 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 10 | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — |
| Music | 13 | — |
| Nursing | 48 | $82,225 |
| Other Engineering Technology | 5 | — |
| Public Administration | 20 | — |
| Social Work | 41 | — |
| Special Education | 14 | — |
| Student Counseling | 27 | $51,189 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 74 | $54,931 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 32 | $62,091 |
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 3 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 12 | — |
| General English Literature | 3 | — |
| Homeland Security | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Jacksonville State University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 31 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 5 | — |
| General Education | 19 | — |
| Student Counseling | 5 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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