by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Southern Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The anthropology major at Southern Miss is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Anthropology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Southern Miss. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Southern Miss paid an average of $481 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,508 | $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 |
Learn more about Southern Miss tuition and fees.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Southern Miss in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were 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, 83% 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 anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Southern Miss does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Southern Miss Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from Southern Miss in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in 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 anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.