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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 96 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Mississippi State. This makes it the #4 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #151 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 112 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Mississippi State. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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, 94 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from Mississippi State. About 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Mississippi State University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 175 |
| Chemistry | 41 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 871 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 383 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 360 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 168 |
| Engineering Technologies | 79 |