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 Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ecology.
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The bachelor's program at Southern Miss was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for ecology list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in ecology, evolution & systematics biology. This is an increase of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in ecology from Southern Miss. This makes it the #55 most popular school for ecology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in ecology in 2022, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $397 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,508 | $11,508 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,664 | $11,664 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,980 | $4,980 |
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The ecology program at Southern Miss awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss ecology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southern Miss Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 ecology majors earned their master's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Southern Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in ecology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ecology majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 126 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.