General Public Health at University of Southern Mississippi
If you plan to study General Public Health, consider 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, 86 general public health degrees were granted at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Mississippi
Distance learning is available 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.
General Public Health Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Mississippi’s General Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #108 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 280 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #108 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 280 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Public Health graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Public Health graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 78% women (67) and 22% men (19).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 44 bachelor’s general public health degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 80% were women (35) and 20% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, above the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Of the 42 master’s general public health graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 76% were women (32) and 24% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Minority students account for 52% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the General Public Health program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.