by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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 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 history, coming in at #536 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 536 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 4 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 96 of 126 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This history field at University of Southern Mississippi breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 43 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in history.
University of Southern Mississippi is a solid choice among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 3 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 95 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 472 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,660 a year. This is below $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Southern Mississippi, history students borrow a median amount of $25,455 in student loans. This is higher than $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. About 92% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Southern Mississippi. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |
