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General Engineering Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 47 students earned their Engineering degrees in MS.

In this state, General Engineering is the 31st most popular major out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in Mississippi

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Master’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 38.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 42.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Mississippi

There are 1,590 people in the state and 367,850 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Mississippi

Engineering grads earn an average of $102,730 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

In their early career, Mississippi State grads earn an average salary of $37,538. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,441 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending Jackson State will pay a net price of $18,152.

General Engineering Careers in MS

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $96,880
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $120,580
Engineers 5% $84,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Engineering Science 32
Mechanical Engineering 24
Industrial Engineering 22
Electrical Engineering 17
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 10
Civil Engineering 8
Aeronautical Engineering 7
Chemical Engineering 4

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View Nationwide General Engineering Report

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