Visual and Performing Arts at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in visual and performing arts earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Southern Mississippi Compares for Visual and Performing Arts
All 68 colleges reporting visual and performing arts 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 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $65,848 | $62,674 | #1 | $41,165 |
| 2 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $57,883 | $59,451 | #2 | $30,138 |
| 3 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,002 | $57,954 | #3 | — |
| 4 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $54,703 | $49,812 | #13 | $31,941 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,829 | $54,728 | #5 | $29,707 |
| 6 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,922 | $56,329 | #4 | $28,878 |
| 7 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $50,205 | $53,830 | #6 | $29,775 |
| 8 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $49,175 | $43,304 | #30 | $20,600 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #11 | $22,817 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $48,589 | $49,926 | #12 | $22,817 |
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| 46 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $39,037 | $34,376 | #62 | — |
| 47 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $38,939 | $47,245 | #17 | $24,752 |
| 48 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $38,676 | $34,058 | #64 | $25,753 |
| 49 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $38,599 | $46,833 | #18 | — |
| 50 | Rogers State University Claremore, OK | $37,996 | $42,660 | #34 | — |
| 51 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $37,930 | $41,434 | #38 | $25,660 |
| 52 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $37,825 | $38,457 | #47 | $28,494 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi visual and performing arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,599 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for visual and performing arts?
Among 68 colleges reporting earnings for visual and performing arts graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is visual and performing arts at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for visual and performing arts ($41,688).
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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.