Elementary Education at University of Southern Mississippi
What traits are you looking for in a school for Elementary Education, take a look at what University of Southern Mississippi. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 172 elementary education graduations were recorded at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Mississippi’s Elementary Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #10 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 186 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #96 of 227 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #314 of 871 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #397 of 691 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Elementary Education graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Elementary Education graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 99% women (170) and 1% men (2).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 172 bachelor’s elementary education graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 99% were women (170) and 1% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 136 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 27 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, lower than the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Graduates of the Elementary Education program at University of Southern Mississippi work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.