by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Mississippi State University stacks up against peers offering political science & government.
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Mississippi State University ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government. More specifically it was ranked #480 out of 677 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Mississippi.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi State University handed out 50 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University report a median salary of $52,705 a year. This is lower than $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mississippi State University, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $26,547 in student loans. This is above $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University were White. Approximately 64% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in political science & government from Mississippi State University were men.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University were White. Approximately 100% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the political science & government majors at Mississippi State University.
The political science & government program at Mississippi State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 52 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 8 |
Mississippi State University granted 52 completions in political science and government, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
Mississippi State University conferred 8 degrees in political science and government, other in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
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