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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for library science list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in library science. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in library science from Southern Miss. This makes it the #30 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in library science from Southern Miss. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Southern Miss does offer online classes in its library science bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southern Miss Online Learning page.
The library science program at Southern Miss awarded 87 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 library science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Library Science 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 |
|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 159 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 482 |
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