by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Southern Mississippi. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 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 public health, coming in at #342 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 342 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Mississippi | 2 of 5 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 of 102 |
The following degree levels are available for public health at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 42 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi conferred 44 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
University of Southern Mississippi is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 2 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi report a median salary of $50,348 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, public health graduates take on a median debt of $28,375 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 |
Learn more about University of Southern Mississippi tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 20% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are Black or African American. Roughly 48% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Public Health | 42 |
