by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how University of Southern Mississippi ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,094 | $11,888 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
Read more about University of Southern Mississippi tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 73% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were White. Roughly 55% of graduates 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are White. Roughly 55% of graduates 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates 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 doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the geological & earth sciences majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
The geological & earth sciences program at University of Southern Mississippi includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 26 |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 9 |
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 26 completions in oceanography, chemical and physical in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
University of Southern Mississippi granted 9 completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).