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Visual & Performing Arts at University of Southern Mississippi

142 Bachelor's Degrees
40 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at Southern Miss

Southern Miss Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 7
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 29
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 32
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 32
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 37
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 42
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 45
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 49
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 53
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 57
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 59
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 67
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 70
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 73
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 79
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges for Veterans 81
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools 89
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 93
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 101
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 103
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 109
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 143
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 153
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 161
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 180
Highest Paid Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 185
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 186
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 188
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 206
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 216
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 217
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 225
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 225
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 249
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 266
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 271
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 308
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 308
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 322
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 345
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 365
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 375

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at Southern Miss

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 40 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Southern Miss. This makes it the #110 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2021, making the school the #65 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Southern Miss Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of Southern Mississippi.

Southern Miss Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program

The visual & performing arts program at Southern Miss awarded 142 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 47
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 68
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 3

Southern Miss Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program

The visual & performing arts program at Southern Miss awarded 40 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 20
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 1

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Music 67
Drama & Theater Arts 32
Fine & Studio Arts 31
Arts & Media Management 25
General Visual & Performing Arts 22
Dance 13

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