by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Mississippi State University stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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Mississippi State University holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #140 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi State University conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University earn a median of $49,895 a year. This is below $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mississippi State University, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $26,286 in student loans. This is higher than $23,833, the typical 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 |
Read more about Mississippi State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 61% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. About 80% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Roughly 85% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Mississippi State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at Mississippi State University.
This geological & earth sciences program at Mississippi State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 147 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 4 |
Mississippi State University conferred 147 degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
Mississippi State University conferred 4 completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
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