by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in food science tech.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for food science tech list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Food Science Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Food Science Technology Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 food science tech majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% 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, 71% 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 food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its food science tech 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 94 |
| Animal Science | 74 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 41 |
| Plant Sciences | 40 |