University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 19,867 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 20,432 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 22,756 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 25,812 | |
| $110,001+ | 26,542 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $44,140 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5% | |
| Black | 27% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 5% |
Other Four-year institutions in MS
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State University | $13,265 | 57.4% | $36,421 |
| Belhaven University | Not reported | 48.5% | $46,440 |
| Blue Mountain Christian University | Not reported | 54.8% | $40,421 |
| Delta State University | $13,540 | 48.1% | $41,991 |
| Jackson State University | $23,836 | 50.9% | $39,060 |
| Millsaps College | Not reported | 57.1% | $53,848 |
| Mississippi Christian University | Not reported | 59.3% | $47,485 |
| Mississippi State University | $17,595 | 66.7% | $51,513 |
| Mississippi University for Women | $12,411 | 46.8% | $46,128 |
| Mississippi Valley State University | $9,686 | 26.8% | $31,919 |
| Rust College | Not reported | 11.8% | $32,275 |
| Southeastern Baptist College | Not reported | 80.0% | $26,946 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $191,713 | $138,131 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $143,434 | $131,346 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $109,107 | $120,193 | Not reported |
| Psychology, General. | $105,702 | $98,707 | Not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $89,904 | $80,890 | $31,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $87,139 | $103,485 | Not reported |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $82,848 | $82,320 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $81,740 | $92,374 | Not reported |
| Education, General. | $74,802 | $87,373 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $72,411 | $88,910 | $25,125 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | $70,328 | $69,830 | Not reported |
| Education, General. | $69,108 | $65,824 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $68,920 | $95,833 | Not reported |
| Psychology, General. | $67,434 | $64,711 | Not reported |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | $66,142 | $60,190 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $65,861 | $76,194 | $20,200 |
| Chemistry. | $63,856 | $65,120 | Not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | $58,640 | $66,523 | Not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $57,223 | $71,685 | Not reported |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $56,218 | $67,030 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10