Public & Social Service at University of Southern Mississippi
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what University of Southern Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Studying Online at University of Southern Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #96 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #425 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #740 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Those who finish University of Southern Mississippi’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,832 |
| 2 years | $32,992 |
| 3 years | $36,343 |
| 4 years | $40,795 |
| 5 years | $45,724 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from University of Southern Mississippi report median earnings of $40,795, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from University of Southern Mississippi stands at $30,700.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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.