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. We've also included details on how Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #171 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is an increase of 74% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from Southern Miss. This makes it the #194 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Southern Miss, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,141 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $32,302.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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The communication sciences program at Southern Miss awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going 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, 75% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southern Miss does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at Southern Miss make a median salary of $49,767. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $59,094.
Of the 24 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Southern Miss, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 219 |
| Public Health | 97 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.