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Computer Engineering at Jackson State University

If you plan to study Computer Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Jackson State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Jackson State University sits in Jackson, MS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 computer engineering degrees were awarded at Jackson State University.

Online Class Availability at Jackson State University

Many students take online classes at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) studied exclusively online and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Engineering Rankings at Jackson State University

Use these rankings to compare Jackson State University’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from Jackson State University

Those who finish Jackson State University’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$68,863
2 years	$63,005
3 years	$66,332
4 years	$81,397

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from Jackson State University earn a median of $81,397, compared with $41,612 for all Jackson State University graduates — about 96% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Engineering graduates from Jackson State University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at Jackson State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at Jackson State University are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University

Of the 7 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at Jackson State University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	6
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 86% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, above the national average of 45%.*

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

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at Jackson State University

The Computer Engineering program at Jackson State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	7

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at Jackson State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

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.