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Best Military History Schools Near Jackson, MS (2026)
Jackson, Mississippi is home to about 149,827 residents. Median household income is $43,238 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $62,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Military History Schools to Jackson
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Jackson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jackson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi military history page.
Military History Wages Near Jackson
Jackson is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historians | $46,010 | MS statewide | $51,697 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,390 | Jackson, MS | $70,101 |
| Curators | $40,600 | MS statewide | $45,618 |
| Archivists | N/A | MS statewide | – |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | N/A | MS statewide | – |
| Editors | $49,650 | Jackson, MS | $55,787 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $56,540 | Jackson, MS | $63,528 |
| Writers and Authors | $54,180 | MS statewide | $60,876 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Jackson at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 149,827 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $43,238 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Jackson-Area Cities With Military History Programs
- Pearl, MS – 7.7 mi away (26,485 pop)
- Clinton, MS – 7.9 mi away (25,211 pop)
- Ridgeland, MS – 8.3 mi away (24,483 pop)
- Madison, MS – 11.9 mi away (26,031 pop)
- Brandon, MS – 13.3 mi away (23,826 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying military history roles near Jackson?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles near Jackson are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($62,390), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($56,540), Writers and Authors ($54,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Jackson?
Pearl, MS is 7.7 miles from Jackson and has its own set of local military history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Jackson an affordable place to study military history?
Jackson’s median household income of $43,238 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
Learn More About Military History Programs
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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.