All Jackson State University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Education · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $35,174 | $49,299 | $42,752 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,812 | $42,260 | $48,911 |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $25,354 | $38,027 | $29,000 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $40,419 | $59,996 | $29,500 |
| Business Administration | $28,911 | $50,246 | $35,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | $45,707 | $36,890 |
| Finance | $33,932 | $37,959 | $26,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $51,570 | $89,702 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $49,498 | $78,824 | $31,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $36,378 | $52,107 | $30,242 |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,448 | $56,747 | $31,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $28,678 | $40,365 | $28,875 |
| Education, Other | $27,729 | $36,481 | $42,699 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | $23,555 | $33,213 | $31,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | $30,860 | $45,308 | $44,875 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $17,858 | — | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $70,347 | $90,577 | $28,001 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $24,235 | $46,472 | $31,624 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Social Work → Social worker
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Jackson State University students earn a median $39,060 ten years after starting college, more than 29% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
Jackson State University majors questions
How many majors does Jackson State University offer?
Jackson State University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Jackson State University?
Computer Science graduates from Jackson State University earn a median $90,577 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $28,001.
Which Jackson State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Visual and Performing Arts graduates earn the least: a median $33,213 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Jackson State University overview