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 math.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for math list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Mathematics Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is an increase of 65% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in math from Mississippi State. This makes it the #147 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
Math majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,084 a year. This is less than $48,772, which is the national median of all math majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in math from Mississippi State in 2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State math 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.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in math from Mississippi State in 2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 4 |
| Statistics | 1 |
