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General Computer Engineering at Jackson State University

If you plan to study General Computer Engineering, 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 sits in Jackson, MS.

During the most recent reporting year, 7 general computer engineering degrees were granted at Jackson State University.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General Computer Engineering graduates at Jackson State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Computer Engineering graduates at Jackson State University are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).

General Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University

Of the 7 bachelor’s general 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 General Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.

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

Minority students account for 86% of General Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, higher than the national average of 46%.*

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

Best-Paid Careers for General Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish General Computer Engineering program at Jackson State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for General Computer Engineering graduates, 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.