by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with aerospace engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for aerospace engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in aerospace & aeronautical engineering. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Mississippi State. This makes it the #50 most popular school for aerospace engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
Aerospace Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,741 a year. This is less than $65,118, which is the national median of all aerospace engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, aerospace engineering students borrow a median amount of $17,625 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all aerospace engineering bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the aerospace engineering majors at Mississippi State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Mississippi State. About 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students 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 aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Mississippi State. About 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 aerospace engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 216 |
| Civil Engineering | 116 |
| Chemical Engineering | 104 |
| Electrical Engineering | 93 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 82 |
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