by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Ole Miss. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Ole Miss highly for social sciences, coming in at #646 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 646 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 100 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at Ole Miss, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 147 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This social sciences field at Ole Miss includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 89 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 41 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Mississippi awarded 147 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Ole Miss is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Ole Miss, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,432 in student loans. This is above $22,687, the typical median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,934 | $28,440 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 43% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Ole Miss are White. Roughly 80% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Ole Miss. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 3 |