Social Sciences at University of Mississippi
If you plan to study Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Mississippi sits in University, MS.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at University of Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Mississippi. Among 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of Mississippi
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Mississippi’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #324 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #734 of 934 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #110 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #324 of 930 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #734 of 934 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of Mississippi
Those who finish University of Mississippi’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,486 |
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 3 years | $51,730 |
| 5 years | $58,688 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of Mississippi comes in at $25,432.
Top-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.