Is Jacksonville State University worth it?
Jacksonville State University is a public, four-year institution in Jacksonville, Alabama (small suburb). It awarded 1,918 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, elementary education and teaching and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,602
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,318
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,235
Average net price
$14,279
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
1,918
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
7,036
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,896 | $83,984 | 311 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,384 | $47,385 | 98 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $30,939 | $42,864 | 87 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,729 | $56,874 | 65 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $67,981 | $73,302 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $62,795 | $79,129 | 55 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,236 | $48,523 | 53 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,879 | $46,156 | 51 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $34,485 | $45,882 | 49 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $29,138 | $42,212 | 47 |
| Security Science and Technology | Bachelor's | $27,926 | $50,281 | 45 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $56,790 | $63,703 | 44 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Master's | $69,487 | $85,299 | 44 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $38,458 | $47,514 | 42 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $51,094 | $55,847 | 40 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 206 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 109 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 96 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Health and Wellness, General | Bachelor's | 75 |
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 65 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 60 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 58 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 49 |
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Sources: federal figures for Jacksonville State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
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