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. In addition, we cover how Southern Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The geology major at Southern Miss is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. 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 17 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 113% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in geology from Southern Miss. This makes it the #12 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Southern Miss was $481 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $397 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Southern Miss in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Southern Miss does not offer an online option for its geology 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in geology from Southern Miss. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
More about our data sources and methodologies.