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The physical sciences major at Southern Miss is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Southern Miss. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #173 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% 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, 71% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss physical sciences 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, 26 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 165 |
| Engineering Technologies | 157 |
| Engineering | 46 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 15 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.