by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Southern Mississippi. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Southern Mississippi highly for health professions, placing at #1,129 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,129 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Mississippi | 8 of 26 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 193 of 662 |
The following degree levels are granted in health professions at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 343 |
| Master’s | 91 |
| Doctoral | 53 |
| Professional Certificate | 13 |
The health professions field at University of Southern Mississippi breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 343 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
University of Southern Mississippi holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $86,436 a year. This is higher than $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Southern Mississippi, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $25,036 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
Read more about University of Southern Mississippi tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are White. Approximately 60% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 206 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Southern Mississippi. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 91 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 53 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 13 |
