Top Ranked Programs
Jackson State University's program mix is anchored in education, health professions, and business fields—a portfolio reflecting the institution's mission as a historically Black university serving the Southeast. Biology, General is the largest program with 137 graduates annually, followed by Criminal Justice, Social Work, Business Administration, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Across 29 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with particular strength in education and applied professional fields. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's dominant program families. Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $50,246 with 75 graduates, while Criminal Justice delivers median earnings of $46,799. Health Administration graduates earn $45,308, and Psychology, General reaches $44,881. These outcomes cluster in fields where Jackson State University maintains substantial enrollment and employer relationships—particularly in education, nursing, and business administration, where graduates enter stable, in-demand careers aligned with regional labor-market needs. Education represents 16% of Jackson State University's degree output, making it the institution's primary focus and economic anchor. Health professions and business together account for significant enrollment shares, creating a program portfolio oriented toward workforce-ready outcomes in sectors with consistent hiring demand. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market trends.