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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #939 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #7 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 313 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 353 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 121 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Southern Miss. This makes it the #291 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #374 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of health professions bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% 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, 72% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 224 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss health professions 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students graduated with a master's degree in health professions from Southern Miss. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 219 |
| Communication Sciences | 107 |
| Public Health | 97 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.