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Statistical Summaries

Degrees conferred, 1884-20141

Conferred in 2013-20142Total Conferred, 1884-2014
MenWomenBothMenWomenBoth
Graduate School3
Doctor of Audiology16754550
Doctor of Education3710306156462
Doctor of Musical Arts201131570398968
Doctor of Pharmacy4000176255431
Doctor of Philosophy46137683721,39410,69132,085
Master in Professional Accounting1531523053,8813,5957,476
Master of Architecture2625511,0826071,689
Master of Arts17927044915,45516,00531,460
Master of Business Administration43614958516,3634,76121,124
Master of Education521461982,7676,4449,211
Master of Fine Arts (or Master of Fine Arts in Drama)3832709111,0001,911
Master of Journalism0008945134
Master of Global Policy Studies1924438097177
Master of Interior Design0222810
Master of Landscape Architecture3693376109
Master of Library and Information Science0001,0183,1834,201
Master of Music3725621,3141,4682,782
Master of Public Affairs3760971,5891,9023,491
Master of Science000221436
Master of Science in Accounting000213
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (or Aeronautical Engineering)0001823185
Master of Science in Applied Physics10117421
Master of Science in Architectural Engineering000992101
Master of Science in Architectural Studies000365995
Master of Science in Architecture00014216
Master of Science in Ceramic Engineering000909
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering0004933496
Master of Science in Civil Engineering0004322434
Master of Science in Communication Engineering000303
Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning1326395605321,092
Master of Science in Computational and Applied Mathematics0008925114
Master of Science in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics33619726
Master of Science in Computer Science3412469902311,221
Master of Science in Economics14418320163483
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering0006254629
Master of Science in Energy and Earth Resources1282012820
Master of Science in Engineering3549044412,1692,31614,485
Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics00074074
Master of Science in Environmental Health Engineering (or Sanitary Engineering)0001913194
Master of Science in Finance3917567632108
Master of Science in Geological Sciences291746281187468
Master of Science in Health Behavior and Health Education112112
Master of Science in Health Education000055
Master of Science in Historic Preservation268115869
Master of Science in Home Economics0003167170
Master of Science in Information, Risk, and Operations Management282755503787
Master of Science in Information Studies29731022589211,179
Master of Science in Kinesiology6814303161
Master of Science in Management11210616
Master of Science in Marine Science112193655
Master of Science in Marketing000426
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering0004590459
Master of Science in Medicine000202
Master of Science in Neuroscience000358
Master of Science in Nursing1172831731,7891,962
Master of Science in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering (or Industrial Engineering)00050454
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering0002991300
Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences156156
Master of Science in Pharmacy112232189421
Master of Science in Social Work171601779744,9825,956
Master of Science in Statistics4812293968
Master of Science in Sustainable Design549182442
Master of Science in Technology Commercialization (or Science and Technology Commercialization)481866561137698
Master of Science in Textile and Apparel Technology23561319
Master of Science in Urban Design24672027
Total2,1231,8603,98386,95062,806149,756
School of Architecture6
Bachelor of Architecture2619453,1297143,843
Bachelor of Architecture in Regional and City Planning00011112
Bachelor of Interior Architecture0003811
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies6612155157312
Bachelor of Science in Architecture000751590
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design71111210137147
Total3336693,3831,0324,415
College of Arts and Sciences8
Bachelor of Arts00020,74419,66440,408
Bachelor of Literature00089101190
Bachelor of Science00017867245
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies00088997
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry000683173856
Bachelor of Science in Geology0001,528331,561
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics000653,3093,374
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology00011146157
Bachelor of Science in Medicine0001905195
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science and Tactics00060060
Bachelor of Science in Nursing00001111
Bachelor of Science in Physics00078818806
Total00024,42423,53650,584
Red McCombs School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration5934961,08953,43526,65680,091
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science and Tactics00026026
Total593496108953,46126,65680,117
College of Communication
Bachelor of Journalism9301461764,2967,77412,070
Bachelor of Science in Advertising901672572,9075,5738,480
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders71251321021,9352,037
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies (or Speech)801782582,1075,9548,061
Bachelor of Science in Public Relations341682023111,7022,013
Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television- Film1491322816,2714,12510,396
Total390916130615,99427,06343,057
College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development432603038606,5067,366
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training81321254368
Bachelor of Science in Education0002,0868,47310,559
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education0001948,2468,440
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology107292,4812,4614,942
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health146158304380438818
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education00003333
Total2044336376,02626,20032,226
Cockrell School of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Science00045047497
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (or Aeronautical Engineering)91121033,1533253,478
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering2116372,2494372,686
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering403575479291770
Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering0001120112
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering76561325,1591,3306,489
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering87391265,1308095,939
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering2194326211,7431,14612,889
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Utility Engineering000404
Bachelor of Science in Geosystems Engineering and Hydrogeology819552277
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering191502419,61491510,529
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering000404
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology00040242
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science and Tactics00048048
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering (or Petroleum Production Engineering)122201423,9413714,312
Civil Engineer0001720172
Civil Engineer (five-year course)000909
Electrical Engineer0001190119
Electrical Engineer (five-year course)00011011
Engineer of Mines00016016
Total8552721,12742,5085,69548,203
College of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Art11636428472,3123,159
Bachelor of Arts in Dance1200023123146
Bachelor of Arts in Drama13000181310491
Bachelor of Arts in Music14151328272338610
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance164359254683937
Bachelor of Fine Arts27851122,8155,3348,149
Bachelor of Music2124451,3071,8463,153
Total852012865,69910,94616,645
Division of General and Comparative Studies15
Bachelor of Arts0006866121,298
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies00049857
Total0007356201,355
John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences
Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences16101282149
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science332358715
Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences16242549228160388
Total272855264188452
College of Humanities17
Bachelor of Arts0001,3122,1863,498
Total0001,3122,1863,498
School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence1819615535123,8467,94831,794
Master of Comparative Jurisprudence00010726133
Master of Laws222547416317733
Total21818039824,3698,29132,660
College of Liberal Arts19
Bachelor of Arts1,2091,3752,58438,55242,46081,012
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies20000442973
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science33112549
Bachelor of Science in Psychology3687123321665986
Total1,2461,4632,70938,92243,15882,080
College of Natural Sciences21
Bachelor of Arts2213310223511,1708,17519,345
Bachelor of Science in Astronomy10313652792
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry93621559267071,633
Bachelor of Science in Biology2412815222,6373,0895,726
Bachelor of Science in Botany00081119
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry70321021,1126001,712
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science231453187118
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science1111312412014134
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences9481023,3225463,868
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science33481210919
Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences240001,1064221,528
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics0001083,4753,583
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences (or Child Development and Family Relationships)2581541621121,6191,731
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science000123
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design25, 2600031296327
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics129812101,9479622,909
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science101101
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology2700078330408
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology000170216386
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience202202
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition28251231482171,3691,586
Bachelor of Science in Physics6410741,1351631,298
Bachelor of Science in Public Health1551662994123
Bachelor of Science in Textiles and Apparel2854045481,1241,172
Bachelor of Science in Zoology000493377870
Total1,0069721,97824,87923,71448,593
School of Nursing29
Bachelor of Science in Nursing141391534614,8205,281
Total141391534614,8205,281
College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy0005,0982,5217,619
Doctor of Pharmacy3054651195591,2911,850
Graduate in Pharmacy00055871629
Total54651196,2153,88310,098
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences31
Bachelor of Arts0005,3674,2269,593
Total0005,3674,2269,593
School of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work1063732922,0522,344
Total1063732922,0522,344
Total number of degrees conferred in all colleges and schools6,8587,12413,982341,261277,072620,957

1. Figures are given by academic year for the years complete at the time of publication. The number of degrees conferred is accurate as of the date of publication. Changes to the data, if any, will be reflected in the “Total Conferred” columns of the next General Information.

2. Beginning for the long session 2009-2010, information about degrees conferred is provided by the University's Office of Information and Analysis.

3. Through the session 1905–1906, the master’s degree was given in the Department of Literature, Science, and Arts; then through the session 1909–1910, in the College of Arts. Prior to the 1923–1924 session, the master’s degree in engineering, with designation of the branch in which given, was awarded in the College of Engineering. Branch designations were discontinued in 1978.

4. Prior to 1998–1999, the Doctor of Pharmacy was conferred in the Graduate School. In 1998–1999, the degree was awarded in both the Graduate School and the College of Pharmacy; thereafter it was awarded in the College of Pharmacy.

5. The total includes one recipient of the MBA degree whose gender is not recorded.

6. Prior to the long session 1951–1952, the School of Architecture was a part of the College of Engineering.

7. Prior to 2000–2001, the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design was conferred in the College of Natural Sciences. In 2000–2001, the degree was awarded in both the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Architecture.

8. After the long session 1970–1971, degrees previously conferred by the College of Arts and Sciences were awarded in the Colleges of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Division of General and Comparative Studies. Beginning with the spring semester 1979, the degrees for the Colleges of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Division of General and Comparative Studies have been awarded in the College of Liberal Arts.

9. Prior to the long session 1965–1966, the Bachelor of Journalism degree was conferred in the College of Arts and Sciences. Total numbers of Bachelor of Journalism degrees conferred up to that time were: men, 911; women, 850; both, 1,761. These totals are now listed in the College of Communication and are not included in the totals for the College of Arts and Sciences.

10. Prior to 1990–1991, the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology was designated the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.

11. Prior to February 1969, the Bachelor of Arts in Art was designated Bachelor of Science in Art.

12. In spring 1997, the Bachelor of Arts in Drama and the Bachelor of Arts in Dance were replaced by the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance.

13. Prior to February 1969, the Bachelor of Arts in Drama was designated Bachelor of Science in Drama. In spring 1997, the Bachelor of Arts in Drama and the Bachelor of Arts in Dance were replaced by the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance.

14. Prior to February 1969, the Bachelor of Arts in Music was designated Bachelor of Science in Music.

15. Beginning in summer 1971, the degrees formerly conferred in the College of Arts and Sciences were conferred instead in the College of Humanities, the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Division of General and Comparative Studies. In spring 1979, degrees in the College of Humanities, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Division of General and Comparative Studies were moved to the College of Liberal Arts.

16. The Bachelor of Arts with a major in geological sciences and the Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences were conferred in the College of Natural Sciences through summer 2006; in fall 2006, they were conferred in both the College of Natural Sciences and the Jackson School of Geosciences; since spring 2007, they have been conferred only in the Jackson School.

17. Beginning in summer 1971, the degrees formerly conferred in the College of Arts and Sciences were conferred instead in the College of Humanities, the College of Natural Sciences, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Division of General and Comparative Studies. In spring 1979, degrees in the College of Humanities, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Division of General and Comparative Studies were moved to the College of Liberal Arts.

18. Prior to April 1969, this degree was designated Bachelor of Laws.

19. Prior to the summer session 1971, degrees in the Colleges of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Division of General and Comparative Studies were conferred in the College of Arts and Sciences. Beginning with the spring semester 1979, these degrees have been awarded in the College of Liberal Arts.

20. Prior to 1987–1988, the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies was conferred in the College of Liberal Arts. In 1987–1988, the degree was conferred in both the School of Architecture and the College of Liberal Arts. Since 1988–1989, the degree has been awarded in the School of Architecture.

21. Prior to summer session 1971, degrees now in the College of Natural Sciences were conferred in the College of Arts and Sciences.

22. The Bachelor of Arts with a major in geological sciences was conferred in the College of Natural Sciences through summer 2006; in fall 2006, it was conferred in both the College of Natural Sciences and the Jackson School of Geosciences; sice spring 2007, it has been conferred only in the Jackson School.

23. In fall 2000, the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science replaced the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.

24. The Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences was conferred in the College of Natural Sciences through summer 2006; in fall 2006, it was conferred in both the College of Natural Sciences and the Jackson School of Geosciences; since spring 2007, it has been conferred only in the Jackson School.

25. Prior to the summer session 1992, this degree was designated Bachelor of Science in Home Economics.

26. Prior to the summer session 1992, this degree was designated Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Through 1999–2000, the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design was conferred in the College of Natural Sciences; in 2000–2001, it was awarded in both the College of Natural Sciences and the School of Architecture.

27. In fall 2000, the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology was replaced by the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science.

28. Prior to the summer session 1992, this degree was designated Bachelor of Science in Home Economics.

29. Between 1929 and 1943, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree was conferred in the College of Arts and Sciences. Eleven women graduated in the program.

30. Prior to 1998–1999, the Doctor of Pharmacy was conferred in the Graduate School. In 1998–1999, the degree was awarded in both the Graduate School and the College of Pharmacy; thereafter it was awarded in the College of Pharmacy.

31. Prior to summer session 1971, degrees in the Colleges of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Division of General and Comparative Studies were conferred in the College of Arts and Sciences. Beginning with the spring semester 1979, the degrees for the Colleges of Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Division of General and Comparative Studies have been awarded in the College of Liberal Arts.

32. The total includes one recipient of the MBA degree whose gender is not recorded.

33. The degree is offered by the Jackson School of Geosciences with a major in geological sciences, by the College of Liberal Arts with a major in geographical sciences, and by the College of Natural Sciences with a major in biological sciences. The degree programs share common prescribed work, but each major has its own specific requirements.