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 history.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 185 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Ole Miss. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ole Miss paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 29 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ole Miss, about 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ole Miss are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Ole Miss history 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.
Of the 5 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ole Miss, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of Mississippi.
More about our data sources and methodologies.