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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #399 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 381 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 399 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Ole Miss. This makes it the #193 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $386 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 140 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ole Miss, about 51% were men and 49% were women.
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, 79% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 111 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Ole Miss 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 Ole Miss Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Social Sciences from Ole Miss in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ole Miss 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 University of Mississippi with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Mississippi.
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 | 83 |
| International Relations & National Security | 40 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 422 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 84 |
| English Language & Literature | 52 |
| History | 45 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 30 |
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