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 Ole Miss ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ole Miss was ranked #274 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Mississippi handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from Ole Miss. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #108 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 economics majors at University of Mississippi.
Of the 11 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Ole Miss, about 64% were men and 36% 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, 91% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Ole Miss in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 100 |
| International Relations & National Security | 52 |
| Sociology | 15 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
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