by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Southern Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #293 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Doctor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Music Graduate Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 270 |
| Best Music Schools | 293 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in music from Southern Miss. This makes it the #52 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Southern Miss was $481 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in music from Southern Miss. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
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, 76% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss music 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of music master's degrees went to men and 30% went to 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 44 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 28 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
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