Is University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
University of Southern Mississippi is a public, four-year institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (small city). It awarded 3,959 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, library and information science and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,715
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,593
Median earnings 10 years after
$44,140
Average net price
$21,708
Completion rate
49%
Completions (2024)
3,959
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
10,075
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 | $70,068 | $72,411 | 250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,766 | $40,932 | 127 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,757 | $52,089 | 114 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,130 | $37,925 | 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,800 | $44,963 | 76 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $31,020 | $33,936 | 67 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $98,447 | $109,107 | 63 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $76,114 | $82,848 | 56 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $39,049 | $54,909 | 55 |
| Social Work | Master's | $43,543 | $51,523 | 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $71,153 | $87,139 | 46 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $28,363 | $47,419 | 42 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $40,764 | $65,861 | 40 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,315 | $46,109 | 38 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $40,496 | $51,714 | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 173 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 172 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 172 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 170 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 136 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Doctoral research | 117 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 112 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 108 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 101 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 95 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Southern Mississippi. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Mississippi. Counts under 10 are not published.
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