by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mississippi State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Mississippi State University as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #422 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 422 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 81 of 109 |
Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 79 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
This physical sciences field at Mississippi State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 151 |
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Physics | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi State University handed out 93 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Mississippi State University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University earn a median of $49,631 a year. This is below $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Mississippi State University, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,286 in student loans. This is above $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
Read more about Mississippi State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University were White. Roughly 81% of graduates 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Mississippi State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 79 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
