by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Jackson State University compares to other colleges that offer social sciences.
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Jackson State University has not yet been ranked nationally for its social sciences program.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 129 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 135 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Jackson State University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
To complete a bachelor’s at Jackson State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $32,477, the typical median for all majors at Jackson State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,270 | $8,690 |
| Fees | $275 | $3,275 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Jackson State University were Black or African American. About 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Jackson State University are Black or African American. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Jackson State University.
The social sciences program at Jackson State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 27 |
| Sociology | 7 |