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 #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nutrition from Southern Miss. This makes it the #30 most popular school for nutrition master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 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 |
Learn more about Southern Miss tuition and fees.
Southern Miss does not offer an online option for its nutrition 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.
The nutrition program at Southern Miss awarded 18 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 101 |
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