Geology/Earth Science, General at Mississippi State University in Mississippi State, MS
Physical Sciences Master's
CIP 40.0601
Total Graduates
87
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
45%
39 of 87
Female Graduates
55%
48 of 87
Annual Tuition
$9,665
In-state rate
Available Degrees for Geology/Earth Science, General
Bachelor's 70 grads Master's 87 grads
Program Popularity
#1
of 169 colleges nationally
99.4%
Produces more graduates than 99.4% of colleges offering this program
1,122
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Geology/Earth Science, General.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 40.0601
Program Family Physical Sciences
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 87 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 45% male, 55% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Natural sciences managers
Primary Occupation$161,180
Median Annual Salary
100,870 employed nationally +3.7% projected growth
Related Occupations
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers +3.2%
$99,240 Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary +2.6%
$101,390 Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians +1.5%
$48,390 Hydrologists -0.1%
$92,060 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name Mississippi State University
Location Mississippi State, MS
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $9,665
Out-of-State Tuition $26,430
Average Net Price $16,480
Program Information
CIP Code: 40.0601
CIP Family: 40
IPEDS ID:
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