Jackson State University's published cost of attendance is $32,415. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $22,869, middle-income families pay around $26,236, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,576.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $32,415 |
| Tuition and Fees | $11,965 |
| Room and Board | $14,341 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,579 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,836 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,869 |
| $30–48k | $22,516 |
| $48–75k | $26,236 |
| $75–110k | $26,388 |
| $110k+ | $27,576 |
Jackson State University's published cost of attendance is $32,415. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $22,869, middle-income families pay around $26,236, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,576. Azimuth ranks Jackson State University #1086 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Jackson State participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and the institution administers state and institutional aid to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Families apply using the FAFSA, and aid packages typically combine grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. The affordability rank reflects both the headline net-price figures and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that distinction helps families plan realistically. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $30,470, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $47,606, median federal debt of $30,470 projects to a monthly payment of about $344 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Jackson State University earn median 4-year earnings of $47,606, placing Jackson State University in the 9.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Jackson State University in the 60.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to MS's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $29,193 (the state median earnings of working adults with only a high school credential). Education represents 16% of Jackson State University's degree output and anchors the institution's program portfolio. Biology, General is the largest program with 137 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,027, performing at 0.7× the national benchmark for the field. The Criminal Justice program graduates 93 students with median 4-year earnings of $46,799, also tracking near benchmark at 0.8×. Social Work and Business Administration round out the top programs, each delivering earnings outcomes aligned with or modestly above their respective CIP-family benchmarks. Azimuth ranks Jackson State University #1166 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
