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Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at University of Southern Mississippi

If you are interested in studying Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, consider 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 sits in Hattiesburg, MS.

Online Class Availability 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.

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi

Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#74 of 193
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#140 of 195
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#406 of 618
Best Value	Nationwide	#430 of 619

Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi

Graduates of University of Southern Mississippi’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,898
2 years	$23,340
3 years	$27,462
4 years	$34,932
5 years	$41,738

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from University of Southern Mississippi report median earnings of $34,932, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from University of Southern Mississippi comes in at $32,062.

Best-Paid Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Food Service Managers	$165,782
Facilities Managers	$157,669
Dietetic Technicians	$137,981
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$125,305
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products	$111,183
Security Managers	$104,128
Public Relations Specialists	$103,749
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,604
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801

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.