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General Engineering Schools in Mississippi

264 students earned Engineering degrees in Mississippi in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, General Engineering is the 33rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in Mississippi

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 197
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Bachelor’s Degree 20
Master’s Degree 18

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 20.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 1,590 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 367,850 nationwide.

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Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $102,730, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Mississippi that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,187. 68% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,285 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,086.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

In their early career, Copiah-Lincoln Community College grads earn an average salary of $24,665. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,833. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending EMCC will pay a net price of $5,940.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,096 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending Mississippi Delta Community College will pay a net price of $2,309. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

General Engineering Careers in MS

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $96,880
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $120,580
Engineers 5% $84,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Mechanical Engineering 309
Civil Engineering 193
Electrical Engineering 144
Chemical Engineering 137
Biomedical Engineering 105
Industrial Engineering 79
Aeronautical Engineering 73
Computer Engineering 69

View all majors related to General Engineering

View Nationwide General Engineering Report

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