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. In addition, we cover how Southern Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #358 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communications from Southern Miss. This makes it the #219 most popular school for communications master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in communications in 2022, making the school the #21 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 57% went 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, 78% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss communications 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in communications from Southern Miss. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 33 |
| Journalism | 25 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.