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. In addition, we cover how Southern Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 73 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
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.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from Southern Miss in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% 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 visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Southern Miss does not offer an online option for its visual arts 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 49 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 44 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 28 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.