by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Southern Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in grade specific ed.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #250 on College Factual's Best Schools for grade specific ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 205 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from Southern Miss. This makes it the #478 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,766 a year. This is less than $41,809, which is the national median of all grade specific ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southern Miss, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $19,132 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,604.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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Of the 205 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from Southern Miss in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were 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, 79% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Southern Miss does not offer an online option for its grade specific 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 grade specific ed majors earned their master's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% 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, 80% 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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 84 |
| Educational Administration | 45 |
| General Education | 38 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 31 |
| Special Education | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.