University of Southern Mississippi: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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10,075
students enrolled
3,927
degrees and certificates a year
49%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$21,708
average net price a year
Tuition $9,508 in state, $11,508 out of state
$37,710
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,140
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 18% | 691 |
| Education | 14% | 545 |
| Health professions | 14% | 533 |
| Library science | 6% | 228 |
| Psychology | 5% | 209 |
AI and data programs
University of Southern Mississippi reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around University of Southern Mississippi
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Forrest County, where the college is.
39
open professional jobs
8
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.0%
unemployment in Forrest County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$52,821
median household income
Forrest County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (3 open), operations (6 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: University of Southern Mississippi (12), Community Health Systems (3), Johnson Controls International (2), Ulta Beauty (2), American Statistical Association - ASA (1), At Home (1), Benevis (1), Cintas (1).
What they hire for: Operations (6), Academic (4), Administration (4), Finance (4), Human Resources (3), Sales (3). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Twin Districts Workforce Development Area.
- Hattiesburg WIN Job CenterHattiesburg · 601-584-1202 · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM- Closed - Wed 4:00 PM
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Jackson State UniversityJackson · 4,600 students
- Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State · 2,363 students
- Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State · 18,397 students
- Delta State UniversityCleveland · 1,620 students
- Mississippi University for WomenColumbus · 1,605 students
- Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena · 1,439 students
Common questions
- How big is University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi enrolls about 10,075 students and is a public 4-year institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awards about 3,927 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi?
- 49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of Southern Mississippi graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,710 six years after entry and $44,140 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Southern Mississippi offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of Southern Mississippi reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near University of Southern Mississippi?
- 39 open professional jobs are listed in Forrest County, 8 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. University of Southern Mississippi has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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