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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agricultural business.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for agricultural business list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in agricultural economics & business. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in agricultural business from Mississippi State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for agricultural business master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agricultural Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,821 a year. This is less than $48,448, which is the national median of all agricultural business majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in agricultural business from Mississippi State in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its agricultural business 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.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in agricultural business from Mississippi State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 agricultural business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural business majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 94 |
| Animal Science | 74 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| Plant Sciences | 40 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 36 |