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. Also, learn how Southern Miss ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The political science major at Southern Miss is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. 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 27 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in political science from Southern Miss. This makes it the #108 most popular school for political science 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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Southern Miss. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% 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 bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Southern Miss political science 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.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Southern Miss in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 20 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Economics | 15 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
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