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 ie programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for ie list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in industrial engineering. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in ie from Mississippi State. This makes it the #50 most popular school for ie master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in ie in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,703 a year. This is less than $74,748, which is the national median of all ie majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. 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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For the most recent academic year available, 55% of ie bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its ie 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 ie majors earned their master's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 master's in ie.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ie 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 |