Agriculture at Mississippi State University
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, MS.
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Studying Online at Mississippi State University
Many students take online classes at Mississippi State University. Of 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) studied exclusively online and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Mississippi State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi State University’s Agriculture program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 112 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #343 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #5 of 5 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Mississippi State University
Those who finish Mississippi State University’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,335 |
| 2 years | $44,311 |
| 3 years | $42,679 |
| 4 years | $60,836 |
| 5 years | $85,511 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from Mississippi State University earn a median of $60,836, compared with $58,380 for all Mississippi State University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from Mississippi State University is $22,645.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Mississippi State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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