Finance at University of Southern Mississippi
If you are interested in studying Finance, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 finance graduations were recorded at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Mississippi
Distance learning is available at University of Southern Mississippi. Among 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #154 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #412 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Finance graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Finance graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 44% women (23) and 56% men (29).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Of the 35 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 40% were women (14) and 60% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Those who complete Finance program at University of Southern Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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