2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 114 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, sociology is the #63 most popular major in Mississippi.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
Check out the sociology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Mississippi.
Top 10 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 79% of the sociology majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a large student population.
About 79% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 21% are male.
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Out of the 10 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Tougaloo College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Tougaloo, Tougaloo is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 92% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 8% are male.
Sociology majors at Tougaloo take out an average of $39,623 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rust College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 11 students majoring in sociology at Rust College, 36% are male and 64% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.
About 75% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 25% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Millsaps College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 75% of the sociology majors at the school.
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University of Mississippi ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 86% of the sociology majors at the school.
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Jackson State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 83% of the sociology majors at the school.
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Mississippi Valley State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Located in the remote town of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a public school with a small student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Alcorn State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the remote area of Alcorn State.
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Request InformationBest Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Sociology Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 766 |
| Virginia | 937 |
| North Carolina | 1,105 |
| Florida | 1,076 |
| Tennessee | 428 |
| Kentucky | 277 |
| South Carolina | 382 |
| Louisiana | 407 |
| Arkansas | 228 |
| Alabama | 223 |
| West Virginia | 191 |
Sociology Related Majors
Sociology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Sociology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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