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, and more. In addition, we cover how Ole Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Economics Schools | 279 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 73% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from Ole Miss. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #108 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. 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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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Ole Miss in 2022, 74% were men and 26% 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, 89% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ole Miss does not offer an online option for its economics 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Ole Miss in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 83 |
| International Relations & National Security | 40 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 6 |
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