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. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 192 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $75,161. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,726 for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, me students borrow a median amount of $32,629 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,590 for all me majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Mississippi State is $261 per month.
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. 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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Of the 165 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State in 2021-2022, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State me 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of me master's degrees went to men and 22% went to 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 101 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 98 |
| Electrical Engineering | 95 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 91 |
| Industrial Engineering | 80 |