Health Professions at University of Southern Mississippi
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, 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 located in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 25 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #20 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #133 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #340 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #948 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1159 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 25 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #20 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #133 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #340 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #948 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1159 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Students who complete University of Southern Mississippi’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,165 |
| 2 years | $73,256 |
| 3 years | $78,530 |
| 4 years | $86,436 |
| 5 years | $80,449 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Southern Mississippi take home a median $86,436, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 67% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of Southern Mississippi stands at $25,036.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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