We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Mississippi State. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #83 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Mississippi State University.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from Mississippi State in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 12 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 12 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from Mississippi State in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 62 |
Anthropology | 26 |
Economics | 7 |