Applying to Graduate & Professional School

Thinking about going to graduate or professional school?

There’s a lot to consider before you decide, and there’s a ton of preparation in order to be admitted…let the Career Center help! Here’s some information to get you started. You can also meet with your Career Center Advisor to discuss your personal graduate and professional school search.

Is Graduate School Right for Me?

  • An advanced degree is required to work in chosen career field (law, medicine, etc.) In today’s market it is good to have the upper hand and a graduate degree can be that instrument to provide you the extra push to achieve your goals.
  • A desire to specialize in a particular subject

  • Delay a job search
  • Postpone paying student loans
  • Not ready to commit to a career field
  • Because a graduate degree ‘sounds cool’

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Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 3:00 pm