Information Technology at University of Southern Mississippi
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University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 information technology degrees were awarded at University of Southern Mississippi.
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Studying Online at University of Southern Mississippi
Many students take online classes 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Information Technology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are 17% women (4) and 83% men (19).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Mississippi
Among the 23 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at University of Southern Mississippi, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Mississippi, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at University of Southern Mississippi
This Information Technology program at University of Southern Mississippi offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at University of Southern Mississippi work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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.