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Public & Social Service at University of Southern Mississippi

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at University of Southern Mississippi
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.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern Mississippi

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

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