Search Colleges & Universities

Hattiesburg, MS Degree Programs--Search Colleges and Universities in Mississippi

Published: November, 2010

Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the fourth-largest city in the state with 44,779 residents. Located at the confluence of the Bouie and Leaf Rivers, Hattiesburg became known as the "Hub City" for its intersecting rail lines that promoted regional commerce in the last century. Hattiesburg residents are less than 90 minutes away from New Orleans, Mobile, the Gulf Coast and Jackson.

In 2005, "Hub City" was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. However, despite all the negative news, Hattiesburg was ranked by Expansion Management magazine among the "50 hottest cities" for growth, based on the low cost of potential development sites and its easy access to three major interstate highways and Mississippi waterways. Hattiesburg recently completed a major industrial park that lured manufacturers Kohler, Sunbeam, and Western Container as clients.

Top Hattiesburg employers include:
  • Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Pulp Plant
  • Sunbeam Household Products
  • Kohler
  • York International-Hattiesburg
  • Murray Envelope
  • Marshall Durbin Poultry
  • The Merchants Company
  • Western Container
  • Hood Industries
  • Dairy Fresh

Though Hattiesburg's annual per capita income is $24,000 (73% of the national average), its 8.2% growth rate puts the Hub City at 9% above the rest of the country. It has been lauded by a variety of publications as one of the U.S.'s best communities in which to retire, a development that will continue to promote job growth in a number of sectors (particularly healthcare). The National Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Hattiesburg 10 Tree City USA designations, and the city has been recognized by the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials for its diversity.

Sources:

Schools in Hattiesburg, Mississippi: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Performance Training Institute

Request Info

Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
USC School of Social Work

Request Info

The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
University of Phoenix

Request Info

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership/Educational Technology
DeVry University

Request Info

Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

Visit DeVry.edu
Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Accounting WorldWideLearn Spotlight
  • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems - Business Management
Everest University Online

Request Info

Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
Full Sail University - Online

Request Info

Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
  • Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online)
Central Christian College of Kansas

Request Info

Finish your degree with Central Christian College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Sports Science & Health
  • Criminal Justice
The University of Liverpool

Request Info

Earn a masters or doctoral degree from the online university for business professionals worldwide.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MSc in Project Management (Construction & Infrastructure)
  • MSc in Global Marketing
Ashford University

Request Info

Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA/Organizational Management - No Specialization
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Project Management
Stevens-Henager Online

Request Info

For more than 119 years, Stevens-Henager College has worked to train generations of graduates for new careers. Our experienced, student-oriented staff is prepared to assist students throughout all phases of their education experience. Academic majors are designed specifically to help graduates meet the changing trends and requirements of the business, technology, and medical employment markets.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • BS in Computer Science with Social Media Technology emphasis
  • Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development