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Communication & Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi

75 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Southern Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in communication & journalism.

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Communication & Journalism Degrees Available at Southern Miss

Southern Miss Communication & Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #448 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools 17
Best Communication & Journalism Graduate Degree Schools 125
Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 446
Best Communication & Journalism Schools 448

Popularity of Communication & Journalism at Southern Miss

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from Southern Miss. This makes it the #312 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communication & journalism in 2022, making the school the #26 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Communication & Journalism from Southern Miss Cost?

$9,618 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Southern Miss Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Southern Miss was $481 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $9,508 $11,508
Fees $110 $110
Books and Supplies $840 $840
On Campus Room and Board $11,664 $11,664
On Campus Other Expenses $4,980 $4,980

Learn more about Southern Miss tuition and fees.

Southern Miss Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 75 communication & journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 26
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 43
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Does Southern Miss Offer an Online BA in Communication & Journalism?

Online degrees for the Southern Miss communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southern Miss Online Learning page.

Southern Miss Communication & Journalism Master’s Program Diversity

The communication & journalism program at Southern Miss awarded 15 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in communication & journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Communication & Journalism Student Diversity at Southern Miss

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at University of Southern Mississippi.

Communication & Journalism Majors

Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 39
Public Relations & Advertising 33
Journalism 25

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 161
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 119
Social Sciences 97
History 66
English Language & Literature 64

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