2023 Most Popular History Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best History Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 24 degrees and certificates were awarded to history students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #24 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular History Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Mississippi to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the History program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular History Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for history majors pursuing a master's degree.
Most Popular Mississippi Schools for a Master's in History
Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the most popular school for history students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in history at the school are women while 60% are male.
Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi State University the most popular school in Mississippi for history students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 20% of the history majors at the school.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for history students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for history students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 67% of the history majors at the school.
Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, William Carey University landed the # 5 spot on the list. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
Out of the 7 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi College landed the # 5 spot on the list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alcorn State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular History Master’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the remote area of Alcorn State.
Best History Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular History Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 90 |
| North Carolina | 135 |
| Virginia | 275 |
| Tennessee | 73 |
| Georgia | 60 |
| West Virginia | 249 |
| Louisiana | 78 |
| South Carolina | 39 |
| Kentucky | 39 |
| Arkansas | 25 |
| Alabama | 64 |
History Related Majors
History Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 4,391 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 199,724 |
| Psychology | 42,013 |
| Social Sciences | 22,292 |
| Communication & Journalism | 12,242 |
| Library Science | 5,929 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Abraham Ortelius.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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