All Mississippi State University majors by area
- Science & Math · 20
- Engineering · 17
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Business & Finance · 10
- Education · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $48,084 | $69,787 | $22,050 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | $69,160 | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | $42,298 | $62,082 | $26,286 |
| Forestry | $40,219 | $58,499 | $19,750 |
| Animal Sciences | $41,464 | $52,755 | $20,938 |
| Biology | $20,056 | $51,221 | $23,313 |
| Plant Sciences | $45,994 | $50,653 | $20,311 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $30,247 | $45,445 | $25,750 |
| Biochemistry | $30,565 | $44,979 | $24,838 |
| Food Science and Technology | — | $39,940 | $24,475 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | $24,000 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $80,896 | $106,039 | $26,750 |
| Chemical Engineering | $78,183 | $95,968 | $23,298 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,161 | $93,893 | $22,500 |
| Industrial Engineering | $70,703 | $92,332 | $27,000 |
| Engineering, Other | $68,045 | $91,124 | $19,469 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $69,056 | $88,444 | $17,625 |
| Computer Engineering | $72,529 | $85,275 | $19,500 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,805 | $81,203 | $21,219 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $57,923 | $79,068 | $22,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $45,483 | $74,542 | $25,350 |
| Architecture | $53,679 | $69,699 | $31,000 |
| Interior Architecture | $44,811 | $61,421 | $22,254 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Biological / Biosystems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $72,712 | $94,068 | $30,500 |
| Agricultural Business | $45,821 | $78,998 | $20,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $45,971 | $74,780 | $27,750 |
| Accounting | $41,717 | $70,904 | $21,500 |
| Finance | $50,217 | $70,367 | $22,500 |
| Marketing | $42,670 | $61,364 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $37,975 | $55,993 | $24,700 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Taxation | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,658 | $49,541 | $15,750 |
| Special Education | $40,185 | $41,627 | $22,302 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,945 | $40,431 | $21,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational / Instructional Media Design | $40,786 | — | $29,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $36,113 | $42,399 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $36,318 | $41,446 | $28,435 |
| History | $28,295 | $36,614 | $21,469 |
| English | $25,651 | $35,877 | $21,500 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,654 | $50,503 | $25,000 |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | $33,626 | $36,617 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,755 | $82,852 | $24,896 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | $24,752 | $38,939 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $31,812 | $48,493 | $24,219 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Mississippi State University students earn a median $51,513 ten years after starting college, more than 93% of Mississippi colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
Mississippi State University majors questions
How many majors does Mississippi State University offer?
Mississippi State University offers 86 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Mississippi State University?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Mississippi State University earn a median $106,039 four years after graduating, the highest of the 48 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,750.
Which Mississippi State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $35,877 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Mississippi State University overview