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 geology.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 81 students received their master’s degree in geology from Mississippi State. This makes it the #1 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $42,298. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, geology students borrow a median amount of $37,054 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,692 for all geology majors across the country.
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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Mississippi State. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State geology 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.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from Mississippi State make a median salary of $63,904 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $69,249.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 geology majors earned their master's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% 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, 81% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Mississippi State University.