by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Southern Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #257 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 257 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Southern Miss. This makes it the #248 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about Southern Miss tuition and fees.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Southern Miss in 2021-2022, 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southern Miss does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southern Miss Online Learning page.
All of the 19 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Southern Miss in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% 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 master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 236 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 84 |
| Educational Administration | 45 |
| General Education | 38 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.