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Civil Engineering at Jackson State University

If you plan to study Civil Engineering, consider the program at Jackson State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Jackson State University is in Jackson, MS.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 civil engineering degrees were awarded at Jackson State University.

Online Class Availability at Jackson State University

Online coursework is an option at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Civil Engineering Rankings at Jackson State University

Rankings can help you compare Jackson State University’s Civil Engineering program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#4 of 4
Best Value	Mississippi	#4 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#54 of 57
Best Value	Nationwide	#186 of 254
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#250 of 254

Earnings for Civil Engineering Graduates from Jackson State University

Students who complete Jackson State University’s Civil Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,963
2 years	$55,338
3 years	$67,141
4 years	$70,889
5 years	$85,146

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Civil Engineering graduates from Jackson State University take home a median $70,889, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 70% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Civil Engineering graduates from Jackson State University is $31,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Civil Engineering graduates at Jackson State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Civil Engineering graduates at Jackson State University are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University

Among the 13 bachelor’s civil engineering degrees awarded at Jackson State University, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	12
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 92% of Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, higher than the national average of 38%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Civil Engineering Concentrations at Jackson State University

This Civil Engineering program at Jackson State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Civil Engineering	13

Best-Paid Careers for Civil Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Civil Engineering program at Jackson State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Civil Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$138,303
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Transportation Engineers	$120,210
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263

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.