Overview

School of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences / School of Biological, Environmental and Earth Sciences is located in Hattiesburg, MS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	20
Doctoral Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

94

Applied

41

Accepted

32

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

60

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 15th	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	January 15th	Not reported	No
Summer deadline	May 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

109

Total Graduate Students

14%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.67%
Black or African American	6.42%
White or Caucasian	66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0.92%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (46%)

Female (53%)

Location & Contact

Address 118 College Drive
Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS  39406-0001
United States

Contact Dr. Jake Schaefer
Director
Email: Jake.Schaefer@usm.edu
Phone: 601-266-4748
Fax: 601-266-6541

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