Marketing at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in marketing earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Mississippi Compares for Marketing
All 516 colleges reporting marketing 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 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $112,596 | $106,715 | #4 | $64,256 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $112,211 | $114,120 | #1 | $82,553 |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $106,353 | $93,655 | #14 | $66,227 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $105,944 | $92,834 | #16 | $74,819 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $104,723 | $95,291 | #13 | $58,493 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $102,222 | $103,961 | #5 | $69,633 |
| 7 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $100,489 | $107,745 | #3 | $70,819 |
| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $98,503 | $114,025 | #2 | $61,413 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $98,320 | $99,992 | #8 | $55,236 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $97,148 | $98,771 | #9 | $68,497 |
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| 482 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $52,588 | $54,439 | #476 | $34,223 |
| 483 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $52,371 | $60,623 | #411 | $35,115 |
| 484 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $51,899 | $58,910 | #433 | — |
| 485 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $51,714 | $62,745 | #363 | $40,496 |
| 486 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $51,540 | $52,417 | #489 | $37,833 |
| 487 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $51,474 | $59,585 | #422 | $32,624 |
| 488 | Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA | $51,176 | $52,978 | #486 | $38,580 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,496 one year after graduating and $51,714 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #485 by median pay four years after graduation, and #363 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.