Psychology at University of Southern Mississippi
If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider 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 Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Many students take online classes 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.
Psychology Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #467 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #705 of 1,496 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 18 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #10 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #75 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #89 of 326 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #467 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #705 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Those who finish University of Southern Mississippi’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,036 |
| 2 years | $22,094 |
| 3 years | $27,696 |
| 4 years | $32,661 |
| 5 years | $36,600 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $32,661, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Psychology graduates from University of Southern Mississippi is $22,685.
Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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