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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Mississippi State. This makes it the #50 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of aerospace engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $69,056. This is less than $72,409, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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, 82 aerospace engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% 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, 73% 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 aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State aerospace engineering 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 aerospace engineering majors earned their master's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 89% were men and 11% 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, 67% 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 aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 210 |
| Civil Engineering | 101 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 98 |
| Electrical Engineering | 95 |
| Industrial Engineering | 80 |
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