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Business Economics at University of Southern Mississippi

If you are interested in studying Business Economics, take a look at what 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.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 business economics degrees were awarded at University of Southern Mississippi.

Studying Online at University of Southern Mississippi

Many students take online classes 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.

Business Economics Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Business Economics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Mississippi #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Mississippi #2 of 2
Best Value Southeast (Region) #13 of 37
Best Value Nationwide #25 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #28 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #75 of 93

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Business Economics graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Business Economics graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 53% women (8) and 47% men (7).

Business Economics Master’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi

Among the 12 master’s business economics degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

University of Southern Mississippi gender breakdown of Business Economics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Business Economics majors at University of Southern Mississippi

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Business Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, above the national average of 41%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Business Economics Graduates

Students who finish Business Economics program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Business Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Environmental Economists $86,726
Economists $73,611
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $69,831
Management Analysts $51,034

References

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