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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in ee.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for ee list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in ee from Mississippi State. This makes it the #125 most popular school for ee master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in ee in 2022, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of ee students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $69,768. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $69,521 for all ee bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, ee students borrow a median amount of $25,037 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,125 for all ee majors across the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 72 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ee from Mississippi State in 2022, 86% were men and 14% 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, 71% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its ee 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.
The ee program at Mississippi State awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 88% of these degrees went to men with the other 12% going 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, 71% 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 ee.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ee majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 210 |
| Civil Engineering | 101 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 98 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 91 |
| Industrial Engineering | 80 |