by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Mississippi State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 52% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 81 students received their master’s degree in geology from Mississippi State. This makes it the #1 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $33,126. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's geology program at Mississippi State make a median salary of $57,756. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,235.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,286 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Mississippi State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Mississippi State. About 57% were men and 43% 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, 78% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 geology majors earned their master's degree from Mississippi State. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% 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, 79% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
