by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Ole Miss. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Ole Miss highly for political science & government, ranked #532 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 532 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 4 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 98 of 151 |
The following degree levels are offered in political science & government at Ole Miss, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Mississippi conferred 81 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Ole Miss holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ole Miss, political science & government students accumulate a median of $25,432 in student loans. This is above $22,687, the typical median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,934 | $28,440 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
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Among recent graduates, 46% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Ole Miss are White. About 81% of graduates 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Ole Miss conferred 81 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
Graduate study is also available at Ole Miss. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 2 |