by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at University of Southern Mississippi. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Southern Mississippi among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #117 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 117 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Mississippi | 1 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at University of Southern Mississippi, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi awarded 22 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Southern Mississippi is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 64% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 19 master’s completions in oceanography, chemical and physical in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 3 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern Mississippi handed out 2 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Southern Mississippi is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Southern Mississippi were Asian. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Southern Mississippi awarded 2 doctoral degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Southern Mississippi. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |