by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about 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 library & information science.
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University of Southern Mississippi is the best school in the country for library & information science. In particular, it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in library & information science.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Mississippi, library & information science students accumulate a median of $24,937 in student loans. This is below $25,231, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of library & information science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of library & information science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are White. Roughly 71% 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 library & information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of library & information science master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of library & information science master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are White. Roughly 69% 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 library & information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the library & information science majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
The library & information science program at University of Southern Mississippi includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Library and Information Science | 205 |
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 205 completions in library and information science recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.