Education at University of Southern Mississippi
If you are interested in studying Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Distance learning is available at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #186 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #195 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #738 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1094 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #7 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #11 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #186 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #195 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #738 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1094 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Those who finish University of Southern Mississippi’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,798 |
| 2 years | $44,032 |
| 3 years | $45,894 |
| 4 years | $50,400 |
| 5 years | $46,041 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Education graduates from University of Southern Mississippi take home a median $50,400, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Southern Mississippi is $24,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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