Engineering at Mississippi State University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi State University is in Mississippi State, MS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi State University
Many students take online classes at Mississippi State University. Of 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Mississippi State University
Use these rankings to compare Mississippi State University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #330 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #187 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #330 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Mississippi State University
Those who finish Mississippi State University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,283 |
| 2 years | $67,034 |
| 3 years | $73,874 |
| 4 years | $82,805 |
| 5 years | $92,919 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Mississippi State University take home a median $82,805, compared with $58,380 for all Mississippi State University graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Mississippi State University comes in at $22,523.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Mississippi State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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