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Engineering in Mississippi

Engineering Schools in Mississippi

In 2022-2023, 1,456 students earned their Engineering degrees in MS.

In this state, Engineering is the 6th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,012
Associate Degree 214
Master’s Degree 156
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 69
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 69
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 69
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Mississippi

14,530 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Mississippi

Engineering grads earn an average of $87,440 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Mississippi that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
900 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,910. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State.

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267 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,504. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $7,670. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 92% of students get financical aid.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,035. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,744.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,392 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. A typical student attending EMCC will pay a net price of $4,093.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,442.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students get financical aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,508. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Engineering Careers in MS

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Materials Engineers 9% $85,840
Electrical Engineers 8% $89,780
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $120,580
Nuclear Engineers 0% $98,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,746
Engineering Technologies 799
Agriculture 568
Physical Sciences 518
Natural Resources & Conservation 190
Mathematics & Statistics 169
Architecture/Urban Planning 128
Military Technologies & Sciences 33

View all majors related to Engineering

View Nationwide Engineering Report

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