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Graduate Visual & Performing Arts Programs at University of Southern Mississippi

39 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at University of Southern Mississippi. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

University of Southern Mississippi Graduate Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

#774 in the U.S.
#7 in Mississippi
#141 in the Southeast Region

By College Factual’s measure, University of Southern Mississippi highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #774 out of 1,231 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 774 of 1,231
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Mississippi 7 of 13
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region 141 of 280

Graduate Visual & Performing Arts Degrees at University of Southern Mississippi

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

Graduate Visual & Performing Arts Majors at University of Southern Mississippi

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

University of Southern Mississippi Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi conferred 20 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.

Master’s Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi 2
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 35
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 175

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 80% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.

University of Southern Mississippi gender breakdown of Visual & Performing Arts Master's degree grads The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 45% 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 visual & performing arts.

Ethnic diversity of Visual & Performing Arts majors at University of Southern Mississippi
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 0

University of Southern Mississippi Visual & Performing Arts Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern Mississippi awarded 19 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.

Doctoral Rankings

University of Southern Mississippi is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi 1
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 12
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools 50

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 63% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.

University of Southern Mississippi gender breakdown of Visual & Performing Arts Doctoral degree grads The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. About 42% 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 visual & performing arts.

Ethnic diversity of Visual & Performing Arts majors at University of Southern Mississippi
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Visual & Performing Arts at University of Southern Mississippi

Undergraduate study is also available at University of Southern Mississippi. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts 111

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