History at University of Southern Mississippi
If you are interested in studying history, 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.Southern Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and has a total student population of 14,606.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
Southern Miss History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
Southern Miss History Rankings
There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in history, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Student Demographics at Southern Miss
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Southern Miss History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from Southern Miss, 75% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in history.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 6 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within History
The following history concentations are available at University of Southern Mississippi. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Southern Mississippi. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
History | 5 |
Related Majors
- Communication & Journalism
- English Language & Literature
- Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
- Social Sciences
Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for University of Southern Mississippi.
Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 8,920 | $47,190 |
Managers | 1,230 | $82,230 |
History Professors | 180 | $71,790 |
Historians | 110 | $41,090 |
Curators | 30 | $44,240 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Dudemanfellabra under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.