Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,485
61.1% Female
38.9% Male
Institution Overview
System
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
School Type
Public
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
172
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
50
Doctoral Research
25
Distance
40
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.03%
Asian
12.94%
Black or African American
2.04%
Hispanic or Latino
69.56%
White
3.19%
Two or more races
0.26%
Unknown
10.76%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$60
Admissions Office Web Address
www.usm.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$6,980
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$15,550
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
Yes
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
50
Master's (Distance)
15
Doctor's Degree Research
25
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
4
Post Master's Certificate
8
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
4
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Anthropology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Construction Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Development Economics and International Development | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Family Systems | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Forensic Science and Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| General Studies | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Geography | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Gerontology | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| History, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Human Resources Development | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Library and Information Science | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Music, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Nursing Science | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Physics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Relations/Image Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public/Applied History | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 735 | 689 | 46 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 689 | 689 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 337 | 337 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 176 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 176 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 176 | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 46 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$6,980
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$15,550
Financial aid office web address
www.usm.edu/financial-aid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$5,040
Typical Board
$3,810
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $6,980 | $15,550 |
| Full time Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $402 | $895 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,485
61.1% Female
38.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.03%
Asian
12.94%
Black or African American
2.04%
Hispanic or Latino
69.56%
White
3.19%
Two or more races
0.26%
Unknown
10.76%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 12 | 24 |
| Black Or African American | 102 | 349 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 31 | 40 |
| Non-resident Alien | 255 | 120 |
| White | 915 | 1,509 |
| Two Or More Races | 33 | 78 |
| Unknown | 5 | 4 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
797
40.4% Male
59.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
149
44.3% Male
55.7% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
23
43.5% Male
56.5% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
28
21.4% Male
78.6% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone
601-266-1000
Fax
Email
