Food & Nutrition at University of Southern Mississippi
If you are interested in studying Food & Nutrition, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 food & nutrition graduations were recorded at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Mississippi
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Mississippi. Of 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Food & Nutrition graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Food & Nutrition graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 92% women (12) and 8% men (1).
Food & Nutrition Master’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 13 master’s food & nutrition graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, 92% were women (12) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Food & Nutrition master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Food & Nutrition master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Food & Nutrition Graduates
Students who finish Food & Nutrition program at University of Southern Mississippi work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Food & Nutrition graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
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.
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