Journalism at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in journalism earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Mississippi Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 176 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $42,478 | $40,576 | #183 | $27,474 |
| 177 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,363 | $47,968 | #161 | — |
| 178 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | $41,398 | $50,229 | #143 | $24,977 |
| 179 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $41,293 | $50,101 | #146 | $29,591 |
| 180 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $41,220 | $47,715 | #163 | $21,087 |
| 181 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $40,515 | $47,744 | #162 | $27,259 |
| 182 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $40,034 | $38,104 | #186 | $32,456 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,591 one year after graduating and $41,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #179 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,125.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.