All University of Southern Mississippi majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Business & Finance · 11
- Health & Medicine · 10
- Engineering · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | $70,328 | — |
| Accounting | $40,764 | $65,861 | $20,200 |
| Finance | $39,444 | $55,959 | — |
| Business Administration | $38,757 | $52,089 | $24,508 |
| Marketing | $40,496 | $51,714 | $18,781 |
| Human Resources | $44,709 | $51,402 | $22,865 |
| Hospitality Management | — | $45,985 | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,068 | $72,411 | $25,125 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $39,049 | $54,909 | $23,770 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $53,436 | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $51,381 | $21,608 |
| Dietetics | — | $50,957 | — |
| Public Health | $28,363 | $47,419 | $28,375 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $75,493 | $89,904 | $31,250 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $76,114 | $82,848 | $25,000 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Ocean Engineering | — | — | — |
| Polymer / Plastics Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,800 | $44,963 | $28,438 |
| History | $30,684 | $44,586 | $25,455 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $40,707 | — |
| English | — | $39,214 | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $26,619 | $41,095 | $26,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $38,599 | — |
| Theatre | — | $30,864 | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $66,142 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $63,856 | — |
| Mathematics | — | $47,150 | — |
| Biology | $24,195 | $45,471 | $23,213 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | $36,771 | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $44,990 | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,766 | $40,932 | $24,250 |
| Library Science and Administration | — | $30,340 | $24,937 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $45,161 | — |
| Journalism | $29,591 | $41,293 | $26,000 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $81,740 | — |
| Data Processing | $37,734 | $55,514 | $28,743 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former University of Southern Mississippi students earn a median $44,140 ten years after starting college, more than 57% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 49% graduate within six years.
University of Southern Mississippi majors questions
How many majors does University of Southern Mississippi offer?
University of Southern Mississippi offers 70 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Southern Mississippi?
Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn a median $89,904 four years after graduating, the highest of the 42 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,250.
Which University of Southern Mississippi majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Library Science and Administration graduates earn the least: a median $30,340 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Southern Mississippi overview