Forest Sciences & Biology at Mississippi State University
If you are interested in studying Forest Sciences & Biology, take a look at what Mississippi State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi State University sits in Mississippi State, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 forest sciences & biology degrees were awarded at Mississippi State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi State University
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi State University. Of 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Forest Sciences & Biology graduates at Mississippi State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Forest Sciences & Biology graduates at Mississippi State University are 14% women (6) and 86% men (37).
Forest Sciences & Biology Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi State University
Of the 31 bachelor’s forest sciences & biology degrees awarded at Mississippi State University, 10% were women (3) and 90% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forest Sciences & Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 13% of Forest Sciences & Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University, above the national average of 13%.*
Forest Sciences & Biology Master’s Program at Mississippi State University
Among the 12 master’s forest sciences & biology degrees awarded at Mississippi State University, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Forest Sciences & Biology master’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Forest Sciences & Biology master’s degree recipients at Mississippi State University, above the national average of 7%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Forest Sciences & Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Forest Sciences & Biology program at Mississippi State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Forest Sciences & Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.