University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Public · 10,075 undergraduates
Of 61 programs with reported earnings, 59 leave graduates out-earning a typical Mississippi high-school graduate (about $30,928/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 107 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,867 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,432 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,756 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,812 |
| $110k and up | $26,542 |
| All families (average) | $21,708 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $40,932 | +$10,004 | clears the bar | $21,924 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $52,089 | +$21,161 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $44,963 | +$14,035 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $72,411 | +$41,483 | clears the bar | $24,327 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,925 | +$6,997 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,909 | +$23,981 | clears the bar | $22,506 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,471 | +$14,543 | clears the bar | $20,548 | 1.4 yrs |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $82,848 | +$51,920 | clears the bar | $22,875 | 0.4 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $33,936 | +$3,008 | clears the bar | $29,677 | 9.9 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $48,769 | +$17,841 | clears the bar | $37,968 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $87,139 | +$56,211 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,861 | +$34,933 | clears the bar | $18,425 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $51,381 | +$20,453 | clears the bar | $18,267 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,109 | +$15,181 | clears the bar | $20,183 | 1.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $54,457 | +$23,529 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 61 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 49% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.