by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Mississippi State. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Mississippi State. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its sociology 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Mississippi State in 2022 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, 67% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 79 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| Economics | 6 |