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. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with plant sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for plant sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of plant sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $35,464. This is less than $36,374, which is the national median of all plant sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,311 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,690 for all plant sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at Mississippi State University.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from Mississippi State in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% 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, 97% 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 93 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 58 |
| Agricultural Production | 51 |
| Food Science Technology | 38 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 32 |
