Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Mississippi State University compares to other colleges that offer agricultural production.
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Mississippi State University is a solid choice among schools offering agricultural production. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 88 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi State University conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural production.
Agricultural Production majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University earn a median of $46,778 a year. This is below $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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Among recent graduates, 89% of agricultural production bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of agricultural production bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into 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 agricultural production.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of agricultural production master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of agricultural production master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Approximately 59% of graduates 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 agricultural production.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of agricultural production doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of agricultural production doctoral degree graduates at Mississippi State University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a doctoral in agricultural production.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agricultural production majors at Mississippi State University.
This agricultural production program at Mississippi State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 50 |
Mississippi State University granted 50 degrees in agroecology and sustainable agriculture in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.