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Physical Sciences in Mississippi

Physical Sciences Schools in Mississippi

In 2022-2023, 416 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in MS.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Mississippi

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 230
Master’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Associate Degree 29

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Mississippi

12,010 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Mississippi

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $84,430 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Mississippi that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

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

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,910.

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

It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $13,744.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,670. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

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#6

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. This public school has an average net price of $14,657. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This private school has an average net price of $20,508. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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#9

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,569. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Delta State University.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,909. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Physical Sciences Careers in MS

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 25% $66,090
Chemistry Professors 10% $74,470
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $120,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,746
Engineering 1,512
Engineering Technologies 799
Agriculture 568
Natural Resources & Conservation 190
Mathematics & Statistics 169
Architecture/Urban Planning 128
Military Technologies & Sciences 33

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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