Check out why Jackson State University received a D- grade in our Report Card below.
Jackson State University is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Jackson, Mississippi with an undergraduate enrollment size of 4,763. The university is located in an urban setting in downtown Jackson. It has numerous opportunities for students to be involved in Greek life or student organizations. Students at Jackson State University can enjoy tourist attractions, visit the Mississippi State Capitol, and dine at iconic restaurants. The university&#8217;s mascot is Wavee Dave the Tiger.
Jackson State University offers over 40 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs. Notable former students include former NFL player Walter Payton, Civil Rights activist James Meredith, blues and gospel singer Dorothy Moore, and retired Army Major General Reuben D. Jones.

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;B&#8221; grade for <a href="https://www.whatwilltheylearn.com/schools/2884" target="_blank" rel="noopener">What Will They Learn?</a> which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.
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What Will They Learn? Academic Score

Jackson State University receives an &#8220;F&#8221; grade for the Average Salary of Recent Graduates. As of 2021, alumni with 0-5 years of experience after graduating from Jackson State University with a bachelor’s degree make $45,800 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Recent Graduates

Jackson State University receives an &#8220;F&#8221; grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from Jackson State University with a bachelor’s degree make $75,800 on average according to <a href="https://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Payscale</a>.
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Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career

Jackson State University receives an &#8220;F&#8221; grade for the Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private). In 2020, 84% of graduates accumulated student debt from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private)

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;C+&#8221; grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $27,020 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to <a href="https://ticas.org/interactive-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Institute for College Access &amp; Success</a>.
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Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private)

Jackson State University receives an &#8220;A&#8221; grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. The <a href="https://www.jsums.edu/professionaldevelopment/courses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> requires &#8220;Staff Development Center Training Courses&#8221; but none of the courses appear to promote equity, inclusion, and diversity. Courses include, but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Everyday Ethics for Employees&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Organizational Ethics for Mangers&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Conflict Management for Employees&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;Emotional Intelligence&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;C&#8221; grade for having a Bias Reporting System but not a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.
According to <a href="https://speechfirst.org/bias-reporting-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SpeechFirst</a>, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”
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Bias Reporting System or Bias Response Team

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;C&#8221; grade due to having no active Turning Point USA chapter. The university has not denied a Turning Point USA chapter on campus. Unfortunately, universities and Student Governments around the country often use their power to prevent certain clubs from operating on campus.
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Denied Turning Point USA Chapter

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;B&#8221; grade for In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants. The <a href="https://www.jsums.edu/graduateschool/petition-for-in-state-residency-status/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> does not appear to address illegal immigrants in its tuition policy. The &#8220;Division of Graduate Studies&#8221; page says, &#8220;An international student who petitions to be declared a resident of the State of Mississippi must prove that they have been accorded permanent residence by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.&#8221;
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In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;B&#8221; grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. The <a href="https://www.jsums.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JSU-UNDERGRADUATE-CATALOG-2022-2023-v9-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> does not require students to take any equity, diversity, or inclusion courses or category of courses. Students are required to take six credit hours under the Social &amp; Behavioral Sciences category. The &#8220;Human Diversity &amp; Social Justice&#8221; course can be bypassed in favor of &#8220;Principles of Economics&#8221; or &#8220;American Government&#8221; courses.
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Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students

Jackson State University receives an &#8220;A&#8221; grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university does not appear to have any dormitories, graduations, or classes segregated by race or gender identity.
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Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes

Jackson State University receives an &#8220;A&#8221; grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, no instances of protests, speech cancelations, or violence/attempted violence against speakers have occurred.
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Protests and Canceling Speakers

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;C&#8221; grade for Mask and Vaccine Mandates. The <a href="https://www.jsums.edu/chs/fight-covid-19/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> strongly encourages masks and vaccines, but they are not required. According to their &#8220;Get the Facts About the Vax&#8221; page, &#8220;Vaccines &#8211; along with handwashing, face masks, and social distancing &#8211; are our best defense for protecting ourselves and others from COVID-19. We encourage you to learn more about the benefits of getting vaccinated.&#8221;
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Mask and Vaccine Mandates

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;C-&#8221; grade for the Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees. According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center (<a href="https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPEDS</a>), as of 2020, 5.92% of the current undergraduate student population graduate with a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree. Across the United States, students who graduate with STEM degrees tend to earn more on average than their other student counterparts.
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Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees

Jackson State University receives a &#8220;C&#8221; grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. While the <a href="https://www.jsums.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/JSU-UNDERGRADUATE-CATALOG-2022-2023-v9-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">university</a> does not require a Western Civilization course or category of courses, its Global Pathways category lists two Western Civilization courses that can be taken to complete the requirement. The courses are:
<ul>
<li>&#8220;US History I&#8221;</li>
<li>&#8220;US History II&#8221;</li>
</ul>
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Required Western Civilization Courses for Students

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Check out why Jackson State University received a D- grade in our Report Card below.

Jackson State University is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Jackson, Mississippi with an undergraduate enrollment size of 4,763. The university is located in an urban setting in downtown Jackson. It has numerous opportunities for students to be involved in Greek life or student organizations. Students at Jackson State University can enjoy tourist attractions, visit the Mississippi State Capitol, and dine at iconic restaurants. The university's mascot is Wavee Dave the Tiger.

Jackson State University offers over 40 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs. Notable former students include former NFL player Walter Payton, Civil Rights activist James Meredith, blues and gospel singer Dorothy Moore, and retired Army Major General Reuben D. Jones.

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