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 ME.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for ME list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 192 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. Due to this, the school was ranked #69 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in ME from Mississippi State. This makes it the #87 most popular school for ME master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ME students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $67,632. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all ME bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, ME students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all ME bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ME program at Mississippi State is $183 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ME majors at Mississippi State University.
Of the 192 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ME from Mississippi State in 2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 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 ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 24 ME students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Mississippi State, about 58% were men and 42% 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 ME.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 116 |
| Chemical Engineering | 104 |
| Electrical Engineering | 93 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 82 |
| Industrial Engineering | 79 |
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