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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #119 on College Factual's Best Schools for mathematics & statistics list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 119 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is an increase of 65% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from Mississippi State. This makes it the #220 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from Mississippi State in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mississippi State does not offer an online option for its mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mississippi State Online Learning page.
The mathematics & statistics program at Mississippi State awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Mississippi State University.
Mathematics & Statistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 51 |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 |
| Statistics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 871 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 383 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 360 |
| Physical Sciences | 225 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 168 |