by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mississippi State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Mississippi State University highly for geological & earth sciences, placing at #137 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 137 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Mississippi | 2 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 68 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mississippi State University handed out 79 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Mississippi State University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University earn a median of $49,895 a year. This is below $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Mississippi State University, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $26,286 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 61% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. About 80% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Mississippi State University granted 79 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at Mississippi State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 68 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
