by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #22 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Forestry Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Forestry Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Forestry Schools | 22 |
| Best Forestry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Mississippi State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,219 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,109 for all forestry students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 forestry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 96% were men and 4% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State forestry 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 forestry majors earned their master's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 85 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 38 |