by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 microbiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% 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, 78% 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 microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State microbiology bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 microbiology majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 104 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 23 |
| Zoology | 12 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 1 |
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