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Best Engineering Schools in Mississippi

2023 Best Engineering Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges
$60,921 Avg Salary
$22,344 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Engineering is one of the most popular subjects to study in Mississippi. With 1,512 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Engineering Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Mississippi to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Mississippi

The following schools top our list of the Best Engineering Colleges.

Top Mississippi Schools in Engineering

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Mississippi State accumulate an average of around $21,997 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $237, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Out of the 2 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,126
West Virginia 990
Florida 9,040
Virginia 5,181
Arkansas 1,082
South Carolina 2,318
Tennessee 2,281
Louisiana 1,832
Alabama 3,927
Kentucky 1,343
Georgia 5,301

Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Computer Engineering 17,987
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811
General Engineering 11,796
Industrial Engineering 9,072
Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering 8,001
Systems Engineering 3,904
Materials Engineering 3,415
Other Engineering 2,760
Environmental Engineering 2,759
Operations Research 1,698
Agricultural Engineering 1,472
Engineering Science 1,454
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 1,378
Petroleum Engineering 1,256
Robotics Engineering 1,243
Architectural Engineering 1,012
Engineering Physics 994
Manufacturing Engineering 947
Construction Engineering 878
Nuclear Engineering 864
Marine Engineering 445
Biological Engineering 410
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 360
Geoscience Engineering 325
Mining Engineering 314
Textile Engineering 310
Ocean Engineering 285
Engineering Mechanics 272
Metallurgical Engineering 179
Energy Systems Engineering 138
Biochemical Engineering 109
Ceramic Engineering 94
Surveying Engineering 73
Electromechanical Engineering 45
Forest Engineering 41
Paper Science & Engineering 27
Engineering Chemistry 13

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

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