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. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chem eng.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for chem eng list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Chemical Engineering Schools | 76 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in chem eng from Mississippi State. This makes it the #92 most popular school for chem eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of chem eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $78,183. This is higher than $73,072, which is the national median for all chem eng bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the chem eng program at Mississippi State is $284 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mississippi State paid an average of $1,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chem eng from Mississippi State. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its chem eng 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.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in chem eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chem eng majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 210 |
| Civil Engineering | 101 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 98 |
| Electrical Engineering | 95 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 91 |