Engineering at Jackson State University
Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and has a total student population of 6,921. In 2021, 55 engineering majors received their bachelor's degree from Jackson State.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Engineering section at the bottom of this page.
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Jackson State Engineering Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Doctorate Degree in Engineering
Jackson State Engineering Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the engineering progam at Jackson State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The engineering major at Jackson State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Engineering. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Most Focused Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Most Popular Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Most Focused Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Most Focused Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 301 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 303 |
| Best Engineering Schools | 316 |
| Most Popular Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 326 |
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Jackson State. This makes it the #292 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in engineering, making the school the #213 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Engineering Student Demographics at Jackson State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Jackson State University.
Jackson State Engineering Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 62% more racial-ethnic minorities in its engineering bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor's in engineering.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Jackson State Engineering Master’s Program
In the engineering master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 22% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Jackson State University with a master's in engineering.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Jackson State also has a doctoral program available in engineering. In 2021, 3 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Engineering
The following engineering concentations are available at Jackson State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Jackson State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 23 |
| Computer Engineering | 21 |
| General Engineering | 11 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Engineering Technologies
- Physical Sciences
Careers That Engineering Grads May Go Into
A degree in engineering can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for Jackson State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | 1,830 | $82,040 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,800 | $97,780 |
| Civil Engineers | 1,450 | $85,880 |
| Cost Estimators | 1,120 | $60,360 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,110 | $85,570 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Comingdeer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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