# Jackson State University: Computer Engineering (bachelor's)

Jackson, MS. IPEDS 175856, CIP 14.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/jackson-state-university/majors/computer-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,570
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,702 (U.S. median for this major: $106,788 across 180 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,500)
- Rank in MS: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,086

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,702 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,869 | $101,996 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $22,516 | $100,421 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $26,236 | $117,013 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $26,388 | $117,690 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $27,576 | $122,989 | 2.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Computer Engineering at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson State University | $89,702 | $27,000 | $23,836 | 51% |
| Mississippi State University | $85,275 | $19,500 | $17,595 | 67% |

## Careers
- Computer hardware engineer (SOC 17-2060): median wage not reported Jackson, MS, $78,320 MS, $161,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $96,990 Jackson, MS, $95,330 MS, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $137,010 Jackson, MS, $142,790 MS, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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