Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS

CIP 24.01

$37,800Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,963Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
144Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $37,800 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $25,000, about 66% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Mississippi schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Jackson State University
Jackson
$41,812$27,585
University of Mississippi
University
$37,174$21,500
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State
$36,318$21,592
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus
$31,811$19,700
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
$26,269$29,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from University of Southern Mississippi make?

The median salary is $37,800 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.