Economics at University of Mississippi
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Mississippi is in University, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 economics graduations were recorded at University of Mississippi.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Mississippi. Of 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Mississippi
Rankings can help you compare University of Mississippi’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #171 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #171 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 466 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Economics graduates at University of Mississippi, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at University of Mississippi are 33% women (4) and 67% men (8).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Mississippi
Of the 10 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at University of Mississippi, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi, below the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University of Mississippi
Of the 1 master’s economics degrees awarded at University of Mississippi, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Economics Doctoral Program at University of Mississippi
Among the 1 doctoral economics degrees awarded at University of Mississippi, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Mississippi
The Economics program at University of Mississippi includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 9 |
| Quantitative Economics | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of Mississippi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics 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.