Jackson State University

📍 Jackson, MS  ·  Official Website ↗

🔴 Slow ROI

Break-Even 113.7 yrs

Lifetime Gain —

10-yr Median Salary $39,060

Grad Rate 50.9%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$8,965

Out-of-State: $11,965

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$39,060

6-yr median: $30,530

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Median Graduate Debt

$30,470

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

50.9%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 113.7 years

$30,470 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

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Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

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Median Salary (10 yrs post-grad)

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Median Graduate Debt

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Graduation Rate

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Within 6 years

⏳ Years to Break Even

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 4,600 students.