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, and more. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with petroleum engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for petroleum engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is an increase of 114% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at Mississippi State University.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in petroleum engineering from Mississippi State in 2021 were men.
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, 87% 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 petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 216 |
| Civil Engineering | 116 |
| Chemical Engineering | 104 |
| Electrical Engineering | 93 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 82 |
