School of Healthcare Professions

The School of Healthcare Professions prepares graduates to be distinguished members of the modern healthcare team. Healthcare professionals apply knowledge and skills, working in a challenging, technologically advanced environment to provide vital health care services. Graduates of Jackson State's Healthcare Professions programs enjoy personal satisfaction in knowing that the services they provide make a difference in the lives of their patients.

Boasting seven programs of study that yield industry-leading first-time pass rates on national board exams, our programs produce highly sought-after, top tier graduates that go on to have careers in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and extended-care facilities. If not directly involved in patient care, graduates can pursue careers as healthcare consultants, managers, administrators, researchers, researchers, educators, or commercial representatives.