by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Southern Mississippi compares to other colleges that offer communication & journalism.
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University of Southern Mississippi is a solid choice among schools offering communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #782 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Mississippi.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $39,254 a year. This is below $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Mississippi, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Roughly 55% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Approximately 62% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of communication & journalism doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism doctoral degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Approximately 50% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the communication & journalism majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
This communication & journalism program at University of Southern Mississippi offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 29 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 22 |
| Journalism | 14 |