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. We've also included details on how Ole Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #354 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 342 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 354 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Ole Miss. This makes it the #37 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Ole Miss in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Ole Miss sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at University of Mississippi.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 83 |
| International Relations & National Security | 40 |
| Economics | 22 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
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