Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,917
65.7% Female
34.3% Male
Institution Overview
System
Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
171
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
50
Doctoral Research
22
Distance
25
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.40%
Asian
22.08%
Black or African American
4.37%
Hispanic or Latino
0.03%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
57.08%
White
2.63%
Two or more races
1.79%
Unknown
9.39%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$60
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.usm.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$9,508
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$11,508
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)
14
Doctor's Degree Research
22
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
2
Post Master's Certificate
5
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Anthropology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 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 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No 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 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Development Economics and International Development | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes No Yes |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Environmental Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Family Systems | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Geography | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | Master's Degree | 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 |
Yes No |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Library and Information Science | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
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 | Yes | No |
| Music, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Nursing Science | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| Public/Applied History | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | 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 |
No No |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 797 | 668 | 129 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 797 | 668 | 129 | 0 |
| Tenured | 301 | 301 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 155 | 155 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 341 | 212 | 129 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 341 | 212 | 129 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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
$9,508
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$11,508
Financial aid office web address
https://www.usm.edu/financial-aid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room & Board Charge
$11,664
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Full time Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $529 | $641 |
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
3,917
65.7% Female
34.3% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.40%
Asian
22.08%
Black or African American
4.37%
Hispanic or Latino
0.03%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
57.08%
White
2.63%
Two or more races
1.79%
Unknown
9.39%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 3 | 6 |
| Asian | 32 | 62 |
| Black Or African American | 240 | 625 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 63 | 108 |
| Non-resident Alien | 211 | 157 |
| White | 748 | 1,488 |
| Two Or More Races | 28 | 75 |
| Unknown | 20 | 50 |
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
858
32.4% Male
67.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
273
33.7% Male
66.3% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
97
23.7% Male
76.3% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
49
16.3% Male
83.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Years of College-Level Work Required
4
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone
601-266-1000
Fax
Email
