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Communication & Media Studies at University of Southern Mississippi

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Media Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Mississippi. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 communication & media studies degrees were granted at University of Southern Mississippi.

Studying Online at University of Southern Mississippi

Distance learning is available at University of Southern Mississippi. Among 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Media Studies Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Communication & Media Studies program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Mississippi	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#5 of 7
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#63 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#109 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#339 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#635 of 776

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Mississippi	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Mississippi	#5 of 7
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#63 of 162
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#109 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#339 of 772
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#635 of 776

Earnings for Communication & Media Studies Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi

Students who complete University of Southern Mississippi’s Communication & Media Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
3 years	$37,868
4 years	$38,252
5 years	$44,927

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Media Studies graduates from University of Southern Mississippi report median earnings of $38,252, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Communication & Media Studies graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 62% women (18) and 38% men (11).

Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi

Among the 16 bachelor’s communication & media studies graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Communication & Media Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Communication & Media Studies Master’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi

Of the 5 master’s communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Communication & Media Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, below the national average of 35%.*

Communication & Media Studies Doctoral Program at University of Southern Mississippi

Of the 8 doctoral communication & media studies degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Communication & Media Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, higher than the national average of 22%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Communication & Media Studies Concentrations at University of Southern Mississippi

The Communication & Media Studies program at University of Southern Mississippi includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Speech Communication	29

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Media Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Media Studies program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication & Media Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Public Relations Managers	$139,736
Fundraisers	$118,069
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Fundraising Managers	$90,350
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$69,171

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.