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.
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.