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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 353 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 644 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 215 students received their master’s degree in education from Mississippi State. This makes it the #178 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #287 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 353 education majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 294 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State education 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.
Of the 363 students who earned a master's degree in Education from Mississippi State in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were 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, 56% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 145 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 204 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Mississippi State University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 414 |
| Educational Administration | 102 |
| Special Education | 100 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| General Education | 48 |
| Instructional Media Design | 26 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1 |