Social Sciences at University of Southern Mississippi
Southern Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and has a total student population of 14,606.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Southern Miss Social Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Social Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
Southern Miss Social Sciences Rankings
The social sciences major at Southern Miss is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Sciences. 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.
There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Sciences Student Demographics at Southern Miss
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Southern Mississippi.
Southern Miss Social Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 51% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in social sciences at Southern Miss are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 5% more racial-ethnic minorities in its social sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 36 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Southern Miss Social Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a social sciences master's degree from Southern Miss, 56% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Mississippi with a master's in social sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Social Sciences
Social Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Southern Mississippi. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 31 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 14 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Economics | 13 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
Related Majors
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- History
- English Language & Literature
- Communication & Journalism
Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for University of Southern Mississippi.
| Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 8,920 | $47,190 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 2,470 | $45,530 |
| Managers | 1,230 | $82,230 |
| Social Scientists | 190 | $70,590 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 170 | $57,330 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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More about our data sources and methodologies.
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