Engineering at Mississippi State University
Every engineering school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the engineering program at Mississippi State University stacks up to those at other schools.Mississippi State is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and has a total student population of 22,986.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Engineering section at the bottom of this page.
Mississippi State Engineering Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
Online Classes Are Available at Mississippi State
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Mississippi State does offer online courses in engineering for the following degree levels:
Mississippi State Engineering Rankings
There were 40 students who received their doctoral degrees in engineering, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Engineering Student Demographics at Mississippi State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Mississippi State University.
Mississippi State Engineering Master’s Program
Of the students who received a engineering master's degree from Mississippi State, 54% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in engineering.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 59 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Engineering
The following engineering concentations are available at Mississippi State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Mississippi State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 36 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 |
| Industrial Engineering | 22 |
| Electrical Engineering | 17 |
| Civil Engineering | 8 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 7 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
Related Majors
- Architecture & Related Services
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Careers That Engineering Grads May Go Into
A degree in engineering can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for Mississippi State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | 1,830 | $82,040 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 1,800 | $97,780 |
| Civil Engineers | 1,450 | $85,880 |
| Cost Estimators | 1,120 | $60,360 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,110 | $85,570 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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