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 horticulture programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for horticulture list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Horticulture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Horticulture Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in horticulture. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a bachelor's degree in horticulture from Mississippi State. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.
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, 100% 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 horticulture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its horticulture 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 horticulture 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 |