IT Schools in Jackson
Jackson, MS
(population: 171,210) has
five IT schools within
its city limits.
Millsaps College, the highest ranked school in the city with an IT program, has a total student population of 1,117. It is the
2048th highest ranked school in the USA and the
11th highest in the state of Mississippi (#1 is Creations College of Cosmetology).
IT students from Jackson schools who go on to become
computer support specialists,
IT teachers,
computer engineers,
computer technicians, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 540,560 people working as
computer support specialists alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$47,360.
Jackson lies in Hinds county, which is one of the
35 counties in Mississippi. Overall, the Jackson area has 245,940 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 1.8% unemployment
rate, $17.60/hr average worker wage, and a $36,600 average annual salary.
Of the 5 IT schools
in
Jackson,
none
have a student population over 10k.
After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
Belhaven College
comes out as the most expensive ($19,298/yr) for IT students, with Jackson State University as the lowest, reported at only $10,375/yr.
IT Programs in Jackson
Millsaps College
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
French Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
German Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Spanish Language and Literature
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Belhaven College
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Creative Writing
Levels offered:
Bachelors
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Jackson State University
Architecture and related services
Levels offered:
Masters, PhD
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Levels offered:
Masters, PhD
English language and literature/letters
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
English Language and Literature, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
Levels offered:
Masters
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Political Science and Government, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Virginia College-Jackson
Security and protective services
Levels offered:
Associates
Popular Jackson Music Venues:
Notable Restaurants:
Popular Bars in Jackson:
City Landmarks & Places to visit:
Top Industries / Businesses:
- Delta Industries
- Keystone Automotive Industries
- Precision Industries
Jackson City Parks:
- Jackson Zoological Park
- Lakewood Memorial Park
- Traceway Park
See Also
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