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. We've also included details on how Mississippi State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 425% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Mississippi State. This makes it the #171 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #17 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Of the 4 conservation students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Mississippi State, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 85 |
| Forestry | 45 |