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Graduate Health Professions Programs at University of Southern Mississippi

157 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

Below are the key facts about graduate study in health professions at University of Southern Mississippi. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Southern Mississippi Graduate Health Professions Rankings

#997 in the U.S.
#4 in Mississippi
#155 in the Southeast Region

College Factual ranks University of Southern Mississippi highly for health professions, placing at #997 out of 3,339 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Health Professions Schools 997 of 3,339
Best Health Professions Schools in Mississippi 4 of 28
Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region 155 of 874

Graduate Health Professions Degrees at University of Southern Mississippi

The following degree levels are granted in health professions at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 343
Master’s 91
Doctoral 53
Professional Certificate 13

Graduate Health Professions Majors at University of Southern Mississippi

The health professions field at University of Southern Mississippi breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 228
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 97
Public Health 86
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 29
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 16
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 16
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 14
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 13
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1

University of Southern Mississippi Health Professions Master’s Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern Mississippi conferred 91 master’s degrees in health professions.

Master’s Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi is in the top 15% of the country for health professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi 3
Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 130
Best Health Professions Master’s Degree Schools 734

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 15% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.

University of Southern Mississippi gender breakdown of Health Professions Master's degree grads The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Roughly 57% 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 master’s in health professions.

Ethnic diversity of Health Professions majors at University of Southern Mississippi
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 23
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 52
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 3

University of Southern Mississippi Health Professions Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 53 doctoral degrees in health professions.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi 1
Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 16
Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools 117

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 28% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 72% went to women.

University of Southern Mississippi gender breakdown of Health Professions Doctoral degree grads The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 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 doctoral in health professions.

Ethnic diversity of Health Professions majors at University of Southern Mississippi
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 36
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

University of Southern Mississippi Health Professions Professional Certificate Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern Mississippi conferred 13 professional certificate degrees in health professions.

Professional Certificate Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi is not currently ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.

Professional Certificate Student Diversity

All of the 13 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in health professions from University of Southern Mississippi identified as women.

University of Southern Mississippi gender breakdown of Health Professions Professional Certificate degree grads The majority of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were Black or African American. Roughly 54% 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 professional certificate in health professions.

Ethnic diversity of Health Professions majors at University of Southern Mississippi
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Health Professions at University of Southern Mississippi

You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Southern Mississippi. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions 343

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