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 forestry.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for forestry list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in forestry. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in forestry from Mississippi State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for forestry master’s degree candidates in the country.
Forestry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,301 a year. This is higher than $38,236, which is the national median for all forestry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, forestry students borrow a median amount of $19,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all forestry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,875.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the forestry majors at Mississippi State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in forestry from Mississippi State. About 91% were men and 9% 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, 96% 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 forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Forestry from Mississippi State in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 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 forestry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 74 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 12 |
