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Physical Sciences Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 518 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 303
Master’s Degree 130
Associate Degree 53
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Mississippi State. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation.

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

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The 7.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,764 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,152.

#6

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,230 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,409 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,978. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#9

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
775 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. An average student at Tougaloo will pay a net price of $13,382.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $24,183 after graduation. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Delta State University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,541 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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
Engineering Professors 17% $96,880
Physics Postsecondary Professors 14% $79,140
Chemistry Professors 10% $74,470
Forensic Science Technicians 9% $51,790
High School Teachers 8% $46,130
Architectural and Engineering Managers 8% $120,580
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $98,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0
Geoscientists 0% $93,070
Physical Scientists 0% $88,070

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
Computer & Information Sciences 750
Agriculture 568
Natural Resources & Conservation 190
Mathematics & Statistics 169
Architecture/Urban Planning 128

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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