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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in subject specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #331 on College Factual's Best Schools for subject specific ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in teacher education subject specific. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in subject specific ed from Southern Miss. This makes it the #157 most popular school for subject specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in subject specific ed in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Southern Miss was $481 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,664 | $11,664 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,980 | $4,980 |
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The subject specific ed program at Southern Miss awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss subject specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southern Miss Online Learning page.
The subject specific ed program at Southern Miss awarded 43 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in 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 subject specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the subject specific ed majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 236 |
| Educational Administration | 45 |
| General Education | 38 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 31 |
| Special Education | 30 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.