by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nutrition from Southern Miss in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 bachelor's in nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss nutrition 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 219 |
| Communication Sciences | 107 |
| Public Health | 97 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
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