by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Mississippi State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #144 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 144 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Mississippi | 2 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mississippi State University handed out 68 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Mississippi State University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. Roughly 85% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mississippi State University conferred 68 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
During the most recent reporting year, Mississippi State University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Mississippi State University is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Mississippi State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mississippi State University granted 4 doctoral completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Mississippi State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 79 |
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