Music Education at Jackson State University
If you are interested in studying Music Education, consider the program at Jackson State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jackson State University is located in Jackson, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 music education degrees were granted at Jackson State University.
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Studying Online at Jackson State University
Online coursework is an option at Jackson State University. Among 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music Education graduates at Jackson State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music Education graduates at Jackson State University are 31% women (5) and 69% men (11).
Music Education Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University
Among the 9 bachelor’s music education graduates at Jackson State University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Music Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, higher than the national average of 23%.*
Music Education Master’s Program at Jackson State University
Of the 7 master’s music education degrees awarded at Jackson State University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music Education master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 7 |
Minority students account for 100% of Music Education master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, above the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Music Education Graduates
Students who finish Music Education program at Jackson State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Music Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.