by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Mississippi State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mississippi State University highly for social sciences, coming in at #543 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 543 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Mississippi | 2 of 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 84 of 193 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
The social sciences field at Mississippi State University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 60 |
| Criminology | 49 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Economics | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi State University awarded 9 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Mississippi State University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mississippi State University awarded 8 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Mississippi State University is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Mississippi State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 133 |
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