by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Mississippi State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Master’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 #423 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 423 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 80 of 110 |
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 79 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Mississippi State University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Approximately 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi State University awarded 20 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Mississippi State University has not been ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Mississippi State University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 70% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Mississippi State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 93 |
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