Music at Jackson State University
If you plan to study Music, you may want to check out the program at Jackson State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Jackson State University sits in Jackson, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 music degrees were awarded at Jackson State University.
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Online Class Availability at Jackson State University
Distance learning is available at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) studied exclusively online and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at Jackson State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at Jackson State University are 25% women (1) and 75% men (3).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University
Of the 4 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Jackson State University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 4 |
Minority students account for 100% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Jackson State University
This Music program at Jackson State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at Jackson State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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.