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 Southern Miss ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The geography major at Southern Miss is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geography & Cartography. 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 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geography from Southern Miss. This makes it the #105 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geography in 2021, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from Southern Miss. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Southern Miss in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Economics | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
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