by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Southern Mississippi. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Southern Mississippi among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #754 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 754 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Mississippi | 5 of 9 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 137 of 204 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
The communication & journalism area of study at University of Southern Mississippi covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 29 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 22 |
| Journalism | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Southern Mississippi is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $39,254 a year. This is below $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Mississippi, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Southern Mississippi. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 8 |
