by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ole Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 186 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 199 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Ole Miss. This makes it the #209 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss is $30,336. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ole Miss, psychology students borrow a median amount of $46,522 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Ole Miss is $391 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ole Miss was $1,118 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $386 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,252 | $26,820 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,040 | $12,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,300 | $6,300 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 186 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Ole Miss. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ole Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Ole Miss does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ole Miss Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in psychology from Ole Miss. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Mississippi.
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