by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition science.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition science list.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in nutrition science.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in nutrition science from Mississippi State. This makes it the #14 most popular school for nutrition science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nutrition science in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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.
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its nutrition science 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.
Nutrition Science majors graduating with a master's degree from Mississippi State make a median salary of $47,295 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,741.
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Nutrition Science from Mississippi State in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% 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, 75% 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 nutrition science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nutrition science majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 187 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 38 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 3 |