Music at University of Southern Mississippi
What traits are you looking for in a school for Music, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 48 music degrees were awarded at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Music Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Mississippi’s Music program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #163 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #232 of 423 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 99 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 99 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #163 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #232 of 423 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Music graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Music graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 23% women (11) and 77% men (37).
Music Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 11 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Music Master’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 18 master’s music graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Minority students account for 11% of Music master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, below the national average of 23%.*
Music Doctoral Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 19 doctoral music graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 37% were women (7) and 63% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Music doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, above the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at University of Southern Mississippi
This Music program at University of Southern Mississippi breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 29 |
| Music Performance | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Graduates of the Music program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Music majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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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