History at Jackson State University
Jackson State is located in Jackson, Mississippi and has a total student population of 6,921. Of the 915 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University in 2021, 3 of them were history majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
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Jackson State History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Jackson State History Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks history programs across the country. The following shows how Jackson State performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The history major at Jackson State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for History. 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 |
|---|---|
| Most Focused History Master’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Most Popular History Master’s Degree Schools | 246 |
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in history from Jackson State. This makes it the #246 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
History Student Demographics at Jackson State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Jackson State University.
Jackson State History Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 39% more racial-ethnic minorities in its history 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 history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Jackson State History Master’s Program
In the history master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of degree recipients. That is 72% 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 history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Jackson State also has a doctoral program available in history. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within History
The following history 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 6 |
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Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history 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 |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 8,920 | $47,190 |
| Managers | 1,230 | $82,230 |
| History Professors | 180 | $71,790 |
| Historians | 110 | $41,090 |
| Curators | 30 | $44,240 |
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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