by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Southern Mississippi compares to other colleges that offer security science and technology.
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University of Southern Mississippi holds a strong position among schools offering security science and technology. Specifically, it ranked #45 out of 75 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in security science and technology.
Security Science and Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Mississippi report a median salary of $34,638 a year. This is below $51,802, the median for all majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of security science and technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of security science and technology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Approximately 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 security science and technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the security science and technology majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
The security science and technology program at University of Southern Mississippi includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forensic Science and Technology | 51 |
University of Southern Mississippi granted 51 completions in forensic science and technology in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).