The Jacobson family moved to Columbus, Mississippi where Nathan completed the two final years of his school career at the S D Lee High School. Jacobson entered the University of Alabama in 1926 and, in 1930, was awarded a B.A.:
Ang Jacobson pamilya inilipat sa Columbus, Mississippi kung saan Nathan natapos ang huling dalawang taon ng kanyang karera sa paaralan ng SD Lee High School. Jacobson ipinasok sa University of Alabama sa 1926 at, sa 1930, ay iginawad ng isang BA: