Public Health at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in public health earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Mississippi Compares for Public Health
All 215 colleges reporting public health 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $101,771 | $109,215 | #1 | $45,921 |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $93,161 | $88,295 | #4 | $76,451 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,522 | $81,459 | #8 | $36,300 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $87,217 | $76,425 | #15 | $44,809 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $86,855 | $94,875 | #2 | $74,771 |
| 6 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $85,266 | $89,903 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 7 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $84,790 | $83,306 | #6 | $59,207 |
| 8 | Elon University Elon, NC | $81,153 | $87,089 | #5 | $42,088 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $79,113 | $69,431 | #30 | $36,540 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $78,928 | $83,220 | #7 | $36,181 |
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| 190 | Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $47,437 | $43,196 | #211 | $37,548 |
| 191 | Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa, WI | $47,437 | $49,360 | #177 | $37,548 |
| 192 | Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park, NY | $47,437 | $45,150 | #207 | $37,548 |
| 193 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $47,419 | $57,534 | #110 | $28,363 |
| 194 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $47,291 | $45,173 | #202 | $46,250 |
| 195 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $46,320 | $50,600 | #171 | $30,321 |
| 196 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $45,993 | $52,206 | #152 | $34,789 |
Other Public Health Credentials at University of Southern Mississippi
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,068 | $55,930 | — |
Other Majors at University of Southern Mississippi by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,363 one year after graduating and $47,419 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #193 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,575.
← All data for University of Southern Mississippi · Methodology
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.