by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Southern Mississippi. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Southern Mississippi among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #751 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 751 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 18 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 100 of 327 |
The table below lists every degree level available for psychology at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 172 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
The psychology field at University of Southern Mississippi breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 201 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern Mississippi awarded 172 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
University of Southern Mississippi ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 3 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 97 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 665 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi report a median salary of $32,661 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, psychology students accumulate a median of $22,685 in student loans. This is lower than $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Roughly 55% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
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 Psychology | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 15 |
