Dietetics & Nutrition Services at University of Southern Mississippi
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dietetics & Nutrition Services, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Mississippi sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 dietetics & nutrition services degrees were granted at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Many students take online classes 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.
Dietetics & Nutrition Services Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Dietetics & Nutrition Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #35 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 115 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Dietetics & Nutrition Services graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Dietetics & Nutrition Services graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 88% women (14) and 12% men (2).
Dietetics & Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Of the 16 bachelor’s dietetics & nutrition services degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Dietetics & Nutrition Services bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Dietetics & Nutrition Services bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, higher than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Dietetics & Nutrition Services Concentrations at University of Southern Mississippi
This Dietetics & Nutrition Services program at University of Southern Mississippi offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dietetics | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Dietetics & Nutrition Services Graduates
Those who complete Dietetics & Nutrition Services program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Dietetics & Nutrition Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
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.