Dietetics at University of Southern Mississippi
What traits are you looking for in a school for Dietetics, you may want to check out the program at 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 dietetics degrees were granted at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Studying Online 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 Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Dietetics 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) | #11 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 25 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #31 of 94 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 87 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Dietetics graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Dietetics graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 88% women (14) and 12% men (2).
Dietetics Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 16 bachelor’s dietetics 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 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 bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Dietetics Graduates
Students who finish Dietetics program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Dietetics 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
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