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 #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at Mississippi State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of botany master's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% 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 master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 182 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 81 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 33 |
| Zoology | 16 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 2 |
