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University of Southern Mississippi Majors

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Undergraduate Majors at University of Southern Mississippi

The most popular undergraduate major at University of Southern Mississippi is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse followed by Elementary Education and Teaching and Business Administration and Management. A list of all 74 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for University of Southern Mississippi graduates by major.

List of undergrad majors offered at University of Southern Mississippi
Computer and Information Sciences
Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences 21
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 19
Education
Graduates
Special Education and Teaching 8
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 169
Business Teacher Education 2
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 8
Music Teacher Education 21
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 106
Engineering Technology
Graduates
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 81
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 6
Industrial Technology/Technician 11
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 3
Foreign Languages
Graduates
Foreign Languages and Literatures 20
Work and Family Studies
Graduates
Family Systems 42
Apparel and Textiles 21
Legal Professions
Graduates
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 20
English and Literature
Graduates
English Language and Literature 54
Library Science
Graduates
Library and Information Science 10
Biology
Graduates
Biology/Biological Sciences 94
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 10
Mathematics
Graduates
Mathematics 10
General Studies
Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 89
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 18
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 31
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Graduates
Philosophy 7
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Architecture
Graduates
Interior Architecture 18
Physical Sciences
Graduates
Chemistry 17
Chemistry, Other 8
Geology/Earth Science 11
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 2
Physics 3
Psychology
Graduates
Psychology 129
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting
Graduates
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 62
Forensic Science and Technology 18
Human Services
Graduates
Social Work 36
Social Sciences
Graduates
Anthropology 5
Geography 25
International Relations and Affairs 4
Political Science and Government 24
Sociology 8
Ethnic Studies
Graduates
American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
Visual and Performing Arts
Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts 28
Dance 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts 13
Fine/Studio Arts 4
Music 8
Music Management 28
Health Professions 13
Health Professions
Graduates
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 40
Athletic Training/Trainer 9
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
Public Health 34
Dietetics/Dietitian 6
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 208
Business
Graduates
Business Administration and Management 134
Accounting 81
Business/Managerial Economics 5
Finance 36
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 11
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 20
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration 96
International Business/Trade/Commerce 22
Management Information Systems 18
Marketing/Marketing Management 71
Marketing, Other 7
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 7
History
Graduates
History 66
Communication
Graduates
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 27
Journalism 40
Radio and Television 32
Advertising 9

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176372 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern Mississippi.