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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for natural resources & conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from Mississippi State. This makes it the #42 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 116 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from Mississippi State in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% 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 natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State natural resources & conservation 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a master's degree in natural resources & conservation from Mississippi State. About 51% of these graduates were women and the other 49% were men.
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, 67% 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 natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at Mississippi State University.
Natural Resources & Conservation 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 85 |
| Forestry | 45 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 38 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 871 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 383 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 360 |
| Physical Sciences | 225 |
| Engineering Technologies | 79 |