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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Mississippi State. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2021, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Mississippi State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Mississippi State. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Mississippi State in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 42 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 197 |
| Communication & Journalism | 163 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 96 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 84 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 56 |
