by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Southern Mississippi. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Southern Mississippi highly for child development & family studies, ranked #303 out of 423 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level available for child development & family studies at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
University of Southern Mississippi is among the very best schools in the country for child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Family Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi report a median salary of $34,932 a year. This is lower than $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Mississippi, child development & family studies graduates take on a median debt of $32,062 in student loans. This is above $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 4% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Approximately 54% 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 child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in family systems in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Southern Mississippi. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 20 |
