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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 328 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 339 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Mississippi State. This makes it the #250 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #147 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
Of the 175 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mississippi State, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in social sciences from Mississippi State in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Mississippi State University.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 79 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 165 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 98 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 58 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 39 |
| English Language & Literature | 34 |