by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Southern Mississippi. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Southern Mississippi highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #767 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 767 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Mississippi | 5 of 13 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 138 of 247 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 111 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
The visual & performing arts field at University of Southern Mississippi covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 48 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 45 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 27 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi conferred 111 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Southern Mississippi is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Mississippi, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. About 68% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Southern Mississippi. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |