Welcome to the public disclosure page for Mississippi State University’s Department of Building Construction Science. We hope you will be able to use this page as a one-stop shop to find the most important information about our program.
The Building Construction Science degree program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in construction or construction-related fields through an immersive, integrative, collaborative and transformational education. Graduates will be able to manage both construction projects and also the business of construction. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and provides a broad knowledge base in business, engineering and construction sciences.
Mission of the Degree Program
Our mission of the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State is to educate and develop construction professionals who are well versed in technical skills, grounded in ethical values, and prepared to address the challenges of a modern construction industry. We strive to cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning, adaptability, and responsibility, equipping students to contribute positively to industry and society.
Objectives of the Degree Program
Objective 1: Professional Behavior, Awareness of Standards and Readiness to Perform
Objective 2: Applying Problem Solving Skills and Integrated Knowledge in Interdisciplinary Teams
Objective 3: Ability to Communicate
Objective 4: Lifelong Learning
Annual Number of Graduates of the Degree Program
Academic Year 2021-2022: 32 students
Academic Year 2022-2023: 47 students
Academic Year 2023-2024: 36 students
3-year average: 38 students
Note: As of now, we have 58 students enrolled in Studio 6 for Spring 2025, which suggests the number of upcoming graduates. Including this data would raise the three-year average to approximately 47 students.
Number of Annual Enrollments in the Degree Program
Spring Semester 2022: 218
Fall Semester 2022: 246
Spring Semester 2023: 239
Fall Semester 2023: 252
Spring Semester 2024: 252
Fall Semester 2024: 325
6-semester Average: 255 students
Summary Report of Achievement of Student Learning Outcomes
Summer Report of Degree Program Objectives
Mississippi State University Admission Requirements
Degree Program Classification of Instruction Program (CIP) Code
52.2001