by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with botany programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in botany from Mississippi State. This makes it the #2 most popular school for botany master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in botany in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $403 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its botany bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from Mississippi State in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 104 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 55 |
| Zoology | 12 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1 |